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The Rogue River Indian War (Part 1)
The Rogue River War took place in Southern Oregon. Relations between white men and these tribes was peaceful at first, but when miners and settlers came in large numbers, difficulties arose. Soon full scale work broke out, resulting in many deaths on both sides. A treaty could not be reached and the Indians were forced to move to reservations.
rogue river • oregon • joseph lane • indian war • illinois river
The Rogue River War took place in Southern Oregon. Relations between white men and these tribes was peaceful at first, but when miners and settlers came in large numbers, difficulties arose. Soon full scale work broke out, resulting in many deaths on both sides. A treaty could not be reached and the Indians were forced to move to reservations.
rogue river • oregon • joseph lane • indian war • illinois river
The Rogue River Indian War (Part 2)
The Rogue River War took place in Southern Oregon. Relations between white men and these tribes was peaceful at first, but when miners and settlers came in large numbers, difficulties arose. Soon full scale work broke out, resulting in many deaths on both sides. A treaty could not be reached and the Indians were forced to move to reservations.
rogue river • oregon • california volunteers • miners • jacksonville
The Rogue River War took place in Southern Oregon. Relations between white men and these tribes was peaceful at first, but when miners and settlers came in large numbers, difficulties arose. Soon full scale work broke out, resulting in many deaths on both sides. A treaty could not be reached and the Indians were forced to move to reservations.
rogue river • oregon • california volunteers • miners • jacksonville
Exploring Panaca, Nevada
Panaca, Nevada, was originally a Mormon settlement and still has descendants of the original townspeople. Four historical markers tell its story.
panaca nevada • panaca • lincoln county nevada • nevada historical markers • panacker ledge
Panaca, Nevada, was originally a Mormon settlement and still has descendants of the original townspeople. Four historical markers tell its story.
panaca nevada • panaca • lincoln county nevada • nevada historical markers • panacker ledge
Jim Bridger, part 2
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
The Fate of Cherokee Bob
Cherokee Bob was one of many young men who went west with dreams of making good. Unfortunately, like many of them he became a victim of circumstances and ended up on the wrong side of the law.
mining • gold rush • idaho • cherokee bob • discrimination
Cherokee Bob was one of many young men who went west with dreams of making good. Unfortunately, like many of them he became a victim of circumstances and ended up on the wrong side of the law.
mining • gold rush • idaho • cherokee bob • discrimination
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