Historic Sheepcamp Display
The sheepcamp was home to the North American sheepherder from 1800 on.
This is Sons of Utah Pioneers historic marker #127, located at North Bingham County Historical Park at Shelley, Idaho.
During the early years of sheep ranching, two horses pulled the sheep camp, and sometimes in the steep areas four horses were needed. It had the cook box and originally a wood burning stove. The Thompson Sheep Company owned the wagon, and the Eagle Rock SUP Chapter, with much difficulty, restored it to its original condition and it was donated to the North Bingham County Historical Park. Sheep ranching was an important part of Idaho history, and it was a part of the Thompson family history for many years until 1985 when they turned to cattle ranching. Allen and Lorene Thompson wanted it to be an educational tool.
This photo was submitted by Marshall Hurst:
