Bear Lake Valley Virtual Travel
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A virtual world in 2339 images (213,296 worldwide)  Smith's Trading PostIn 1848 Pegleg Smith established a tradingpost on the Oregon Trail at Big Timber somewhere near here on the river. Some travelers called it "Fort Smith", though it was only four log cabins and some Indian lodges. Packing a plow and tools from Salt Lake City, Smith (a mountain man who had to amputate his own leg 20 years before) tried unsuccessfully to raise crops. But he did a big business when the California gold rush of 1849 brought thousands past here. 49'ers reported that he had many horses and cattle, and was making $100 a day. This sign is found along a route which has been photographed for inclusion in |
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