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 Woodfords, Calif. A man made immortal for his unbelievable treks through the most severe storms of the Sierra to bring the mail to pioneers of Western Nevada. He was never paid for this hazardous service.
Oct. 26, 1963
E Clampus Vitus
Re-dedicated on September 18, 1976 at the
chartering of the Snow-Shoe Thompson
Chapter No. 1827 & the Centennial of his
untimely death. An officially sanctioned
Bi-Centennial event.
Marker can be reached from Jacks Valley Road (Nevada Route 206).
Courtesy hmdb.org
