Located on Salmon River 12 miles from Dixie, Idaho. Operated by row boats on either side. It was first operated by a man name Robinson, later by Warren Cook. Ferry could only carry 3 or 4 horses per trip.
The old Boise Trail passed between the two points marked ""X"". Hells Canyon is behind or west of this mountain. A little to the north and east is ""Dry Diggings"" where much gold was found and ""picked up"" as there was no water for the usual type...
On left: Woods Meat Market, E. Fiss Livery Barn, Lilloquist Variety Store, Martin Lumber & Bank, and Teed Office and millinery. On right: Neglay Hotel, printing office, Christensen Hardware (?), Neglay & Fiss - - Kuna Merc.
Wording on Monument. 1836, Site of Lapwai Mission, the first home, the first school, and the first church in Idaho. Established by Rev. Henry Harmon Spalding and Eliza Hart Spalding. Tablet placed by the Idaho Daughters of the American...
