| On the south face of this landmark for the Oregon-California Trail are carvings of some of the names and dates of only a few of the estimated 350,000 immigrants that passed this way from 1841-1869.
Lt. John Charles Fremont and his first expedition to the far West camped here on July 26, 1842. The “Pathfinder” was following the trail used by trappers and traders since 1812 and Indians since pre-history.
The sand laden winds are slowly eroding the names away but history will forever record what these people did to promote development in the West.
Take a short walk to the outcropping on the right behind the farm. Walk around to the far side to find some carvings. Be careful walking on the sand stone as it is very slippery.
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