Emigrant signature in Independence Rock appropriatly etched on July 4th 1850. There are over 800 emigrant signitures carved into Independence Rock. It got it’s name because the emigrants hoped to reach the rock by 4th of July to ensure snow free travel over the Blue and Cascade Mountains later in the journey.
Emigrant signature in Independence Rock appropriatly etched on July 4th 1850. There are over 800 emigrant signitures carved into Independence Rock. It got it’s name because the emigrants hoped to reach the rock by 4th of July to ensure snow free travel over the Blue and Cascade Mountains later in the journey.
