Dedicated to John A. “Snow-Shoe” Thom(p)son

Born April 30 1827 in Tinn (Atra), Telemark Norway. Died May 15, 1876 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, 1876 at the chartering of the Snow-Shoe Thomson Chapter No 1827 & the centennial of his untimely death. An officially sanctioned bi-centennial event.