Independence Rock Monuments
Natrona County Wyoming
The bottom Plaque says, "In Memory of Anderson Deckard and Party who camped here July 4th, 1853 - Settled near Albany, Oregon - Erected by his descendants - 1954-
The plaque above it says, "In Memory of Dr Grace Raymond Hebard 1861-1936 - Wyoming Historian, Author, Educator. Erected by Colonial Dames Resident in the State of Wyoming.
The upper left plaque says, "In Memory of Father P.J. DeSmet. S.J. 1840 who named this rock "The Register of the Desert" - Dedicated July 4, 1960 by Wyoming Knights of Columbus
The upper middle plaque says, "In honor of the Mormon Pioneers who passed Independence Rock June 21, 1847 under the leadership of Brigham Young on their way to the valley of the Great Salt Lake and of the 80,000 Mormon emigrants who followed by ox teams, hand carts, and other means of travel, seeking religious liberty and economic independence - Erected June 21, 1931 by descendants and followers of the pioneers who have made the desert blossom as the rose."
The upper right plaque says, "In Memory of Jason Lee the trail blazer of Methodism in the Northwest 1834-1844
Independence Rock Monuments
Natrona County Wyoming
The bottom Plaque says, "In Memory of Anderson Deckard and Party who camped here July 4th, 1853 - Settled near Albany, Oregon - Erected by his descendants - 1954-
The plaque above it says, "In Memory of Dr Grace Raymond Hebard 1861-1936 - Wyoming Historian, Author, Educator. Erected by Colonial Dames Resident in the State of Wyoming.
The upper left plaque says, "In Memory of Father P.J. DeSmet. S.J. 1840 who named this rock "The Register of the Desert" - Dedicated July 4, 1960 by Wyoming Knights of Columbus
The upper middle plaque says, "In honor of the Mormon Pioneers who passed Independence Rock June 21, 1847 under the leadership of Brigham Young on their way to the valley of the Great Salt Lake and of the 80,000 Mormon emigrants who followed by ox teams, hand carts, and other means of travel, seeking religious liberty and economic independence - Erected June 21, 1931 by descendants and followers of the pioneers who have made the desert blossom as the rose."
The upper right plaque says, "In Memory of Jason Lee the trail blazer of Methodism in the Northwest 1834-1844