Jerry Fahey’s Cutoff
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Volcanoguy
N 45° 40.988 W 113° 56.661
12T E 270716 N 5063059
History sign on U.S. Hwy. 93 south of Lost Pass.
Waymark Code: WMFFQ7
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2012
Views: 1
Forest Service history sign about a mile south of Lost Pass along U.S. Hwy. 93.
Marker Name: Jerry Fahey’s Cutoff
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
Original construction of the wagon road was relatively simple. With a little luck and a lot of sweat, the ten foot wide path only needed the removal of a few large rocks and trees. By the turn of the Twentieth Century the road was improved to haul supplies and passengers more efficiently. Look for relics of Jerry Fahey’s Cutoff as you walk the wagon road or drive Highway 93. You may see rock retaining walls, cut banks, and wooden road surfaces.
Located across the creek are remnants of an original wagon road into Montana. First built in 1878 by Gibbonsville merchant Jeremiah Fahey. This cutoff served as an important supply route between Montana and Idaho. One can still locate and explore portions of this pioneer route.
County: Lemhi
Group Responsible for Placement: U.S. Forest Service
City: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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