Covered Wagon at Scotts Bluff National Monument
by Sue Smith
Title
Covered Wagon at Scotts Bluff National Monument
Artist
Sue Smith
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Photograph - Photography
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On March 28, 1914, an inquiry was made to the Department of the Interior about the possibility of establishing a National Monument at Scotts Bluff. Two years later a second attempt was made, which coincided with the establishment of the National Park Service on August 5, 1916.
Not having received a positive response from the federal government, concerned citizens submitted a petition to the National Park Service on October 5, 1916, in which they urged that a national monument commemorating the Oregon Trail be set aside. In March of 1918, a second petition was submitted, and their persistence paid off. On December 12, 1919, Woodrow Wilson signed a Presidential Proclamation, which officially established Scotts Bluff National Monument.
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Comments (23)
Randy Rosenberger
Sue, one of the finest pics I have ever viewed that I enjoyed this much as on this old conestoga, and the gorgeous background scenic beauty! Liked and FAVED
Sue Smith
Thank you very much, Sandra Pena de Ortiz, for featuring Covered Wagon at Scotts Bluff National Monument in Memories and Nostalgia!!!
Sue Smith
Many thanks to Jim Carrell for featuring Covered Wagon at Scotts Bluff National Monument in Comfortable Art!!!
Sue Smith
Special thanks to Carole Hinding for featuring Covered Wagon at Scotts Bluff National Monument in Quintessentially Wherever You Are From!!!!
Kellice Swaggerty
This is such a remarkable capture, Sue! Everything about it gives one a sense of being there, as well as the historical significance! The composition is great, the lighting bright, and the clarity is excellent! F/V
Sophie Vigneault
Pretty scenery! faved and featured
Sue Smith replied:
Thank you very much, Sophie, for the comment, fave, and feature in Up Close and Personal!!!