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Indian Henry's Grave Monument

La Grande, WA

Memorial to a friendly Indian guide and pal o' the pioneers.

A monument to Indian Henry, a once-well-known Indian legend, guide and friend to pioneers in the Tacoma-Olympia, Washington, area during the latter half of the 19th century. Indian Henry's trails became the highway over Mt. Rainier and White Pass. His old hunting grounds now carry his name, as well as does a major hiking trail, both in the Mt. Rainier National Park. The rock monument is in its own fenced cemetery and stands about five feet high and three wide at the base. Legend says two of his wives are also buried there, along with 17 other tribesmen, but there is no way of knowing where the bodies may lie.

The sign at the monument says: "Mashel Prairie Indian Cemetery Shaker Church." The Shaker Church was long ago made into a barn by nearby residents.
Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument		 Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument		 Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument		 Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument		 Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument		 Indian Henry's Grave Monument
Indian Henry's Grave Monument

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