Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: We cry for the loss and sacrifice of those who did not survive and we honor the strength of those who lived is the proud declaration on ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign tells of the conflict between the Shoshone people and the Mormon settlers who moved into the area. The settlers were first wel... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bia Ogoi or Big River provided a winter home for the Shoshone. The hot springs and a fertile valley were a physical and spiritual rejuve... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign describes the bitter cold day of January 29th, 1863, when the largest Indian massacre in the West occurred. Sepia-toned, histo... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign tells of the horror and chilling events of the massacre. Colored sketches depict teepees burning, soldiers firing, and soldier... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign describes the journey of Col. Patrick Edward Conner and volunteers who came from California and participated in this culture c... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Roadside Memorial Marker at Bear River Massac...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A metal plaque on the side of a rocky pillar commemorates this area as the site of the Bear River Massacre. Location: Preston, Idaho (4... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Shoshone people moved with the seasons and lived in extended families. The descendants of the band massacred at Bear River live in N... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Bear River Massacre Overlook
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A freshly-laid cinder-ash path curves past several interpretive signs at the Bear River Massacre overlook. Location: Bear River Massacr... More
Bear River Massacre Site 071710
Bear River Massacre site near Preston, Franklin County, Idaho. This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its refer... More
Shoshone Prayer Tree Bear River
Shoshone prayer tree at Bear River Massacre site near Preston, Idaho.
Bear River Massacre 1932 Monument - 26 April 2020
Erected near the site of the 1863 Bear River Massacre, this monument was dedicated on September 5, 1932. Known as the "Battle Creek" monument at one time, it was built before history acknowledged the incident ... More
Reuben Van Ornum
Image of Reuben Van Ornum and his Uncle, Zachias Van Ornum