John A. “Snow-Shoe” Thompson

[Upper Marker:]

As a Tribute

To a great compatriot from Telemark

This plaque was presented

by the Norwegian Olympic Ski Team

Competing at Sqaw Valley

In February 1960

[Lower Marker:]

Dedicated to

John A. “Snow-Shoe” Thom(p)son

Born April 30, 1827, in Tinn (Atra), Telemark, Norway. Died May 15, 1878 near ...