It is believed that an emigrant wagon train was attacked in 1854 on the Jeffreys Route of the Oregon Trail at Ditto Creek, Idaho, leading to the tragic massacre of its members. Emigrants traveling the Jeffreys Route in 1862 reported seeing the burned remains of wagons and human skeletons lying in the tall grass at the site. Many years later the skeletal remains of the victims were laid to rest in a collective grave.

Join with Jerry Eichhorst and the Idaho Chapter of The OregonCalifornia Trails Association as they utilize the skills of Cagney, a certified cadaver dog, and ground penetrating radar technology in an exploration to discover the precise location of this historic burial site. For additional background information visit the Jeffreys Route link on the Idaho OCTA website. https://idahoocta.org/routes/jeffreys....

Corrections: Travis Thomsen is the person operating the GPR.

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