Many of the great icons of western American history left their mark on Carbon County while living in or traveling through the natural byway that is Montanas Clarks Fork Valley. The Apsaacute;alooke; or Crow; people called the valley home for centuries. The Lewis and Clark expedition recorded and named the valleys river in 1806. In 1807-1808; John Colter; the discoverer of Yellowstone Park; explored the southern end of the valley. The Rocky Mountain Fur Company and adventurers like Jedediah Smith; Joe Meek; and Thomas Fitzpatrick soon followed. In 1864; Jim Bridger blazed the Bridger Trail through the valley. Chief Joseph and his band of Nez Perce followed the valley north from Yellowstone Park during their 1877 flight toward Canada. Calamity Jane and Caroline Lockhart; a noted author and literary rival of Zane Grey; once called the valley home; and Buffalo Bill Cody and John "Liver-Eating" Johnston visited it frequently.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy Bryan ShroyBest history book of the Gold Hill area. Great to know the early history and see the family names of folks that I grew up with.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Gold HillBy ScarlettIts fantastic to see pictures of relatives in this incredible collection. Thank you for putting together such a great book!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating look at the Gold Rush period in OregonBy AudreyDennis Powerss latest Book Gold Hill is among the Images of America series that also includes other Oregon towns. Gold Hill seems so peaceful these days. but it hasnt always been that way. During the gold rush days. the town was booming and noisy: a miner could become a millionaire with just one lucky strike (and some actually did). but most didnt. and the books images paint the scene of not only those who were lucky. or not. and who also acquired large land holdings. but the women and families who also tamed the town. We see the time when Gold Hill was the "place to be" with its saloons. outdoor dance halls. and opera house when Gold Hill was "wet" (liquor was available) and nearby Medford which was "dry" (meaning no liquor was available. at least not legally). The book of primarily images with captions takes you through the colorful accounts from the pioneer families to the discovery of gold. and from the towns development to images of fire and flood that nearly destroyed the town. There are numerous images of Gold Hill (from Foots Creek to Sams Valley) with class pictures. picnics. baseball games. massive mining equipment. and much more describing how folks really lived in those days. Altogether. the book provides real and interesting insights to local Oregon history.Dennis Powers also generously donated his time and all of the proceeds from the book sales to the Gold Hill Historical Society and its support.
