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A text describes the aftermath of a violent conflict involving the Shoshone band, leading to many being killed. Details include lodges and food caches destroyed, and Chief Bear Hunter being tortured to death. It highlights the chilling stories of survivors, particularly mothers jumping into a river with their children to escape. The number of dead varies, but estimates suggest between 250-350 Northwestern Shoshone were massacred. An illustration depicts scenes with tipis and people involved in the conflict. Red text notes this as one of the largest mass killings in U.S. history.
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Title:
Preston, Idaho; Bear River Massacre Monument #5
Date Created:
2010-11-04
Description:
Closeup of the left-hand text on Monument #5 at the Bear River Massacre Monument site, located on the hill north of the massacre site.
Subjects:
Preston Bear River Massacre Bear River Massacre Historical Monument
Location:
Franklin County, Idaho
Source:
Myrna Fuller
Source Identifier:
529
Type:
Image;StillImage
Format:
image/jpeg
Language:
eng
Attribution
Citation:
"Preston, Idaho; Bear River Massacre Monument #5", Franklin County Images, Larsen-Sant Public Library, https://digitallibraryofidaho.github.io/franklin-county-images/items/pmonument_031c.html
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