Skip to Main Content

Almo, Idaho: Monument to a Mythical Massacre

A rock in the shape of Idaho recounts "a most horrible Indian massacre" where 295 westbound immigrants were slaughtered -- except that it never happened.

Address:
3001 Elba Almo Rd, Almo, ID
Directions:
On the west side of Elba Almo Rd at the intersection of 3000 S, next to the Almo schoolhouse on Main Street.
Admission:
Free
Save to My Sights

Visitor Tips and News About Monument to a Mythical Massacre

Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.

Massacre monument.

Almo - Fake Massacre

There is a stone in the shape of the state of Idaho with text about the 1861 wagon train massacre.

[Melissa W, 07/18/2014]

An organization named The Sons and Daughters of the Idaho Pioneers paid to have this memorial erected in 1938. The Idaho-shaped stone describes how only five survived of 300 westward-bound immigrants who were ambushed and slaughtered in their circle of wagons (supposedly by a band of Northern Shoshoni). But historians today can't find any 1861 reports or news stories that mention the incident.... it probably never happened.


Nearby Offbeat Places

Sun Tunnels: Earth Art in the DesertSun Tunnels: Earth Art in the Desert, Lucin, UT - 56 mi.
Minidoka Internment CampMinidoka Internment Camp, Jerome, ID - 51 mi.
Tin ManTin Man, Jerome, ID - 51 mi.
In the region:
Skunk: Stinker Station Sign, Twin Falls, ID - 52 mi.

Latest Tips Across Roadside America

Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.

Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!

Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.

My Sights

My Sights on Roadside America

Save Cool Vacation Destinations! ...Try My Sights

Mobile Apps

Roadside America app: iPhone, iPad Roadside America app for iPhone, iPad. On-route maps, 1,000s of photos, special research targets! ...More

Roadside Presidents app: iPhone, iPad Roadside Presidents app for iPhone, iPad. POTUS landmarks, oddities. ...More

Idaho Latest Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Sight of the Week

Sight of the Week

Easter Island Moai in America (Mar 25-31, 2024)

SotW Archive

USA and Canada Tips and Stories

More Sightings

Favorite Quirky City Sights