1811 Astorian Overland Expedition
Historical Marker At Spotted Horse

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The Astorians, first organized white expedition to enter this region, passed near this point on August 25, 1811. The party under the leadership of Wilson Price Hunt, was composed of 60 men, 1 Indian squaw and 2 children and was bound for the mouth of the Columbia River to help establish the Pacific Fur Company, headed by John Jacob Astor.

Leaving the Missouri River near the mouth of the Grand River in South Dakota, they traveled overland having one horse for each two men. After many hardships they reached their destination on February 15, 1812. Edward Rose acted as guide through this area.