Chief Pocatello 1815-1884
A Shoshone leader who fought fiercely against pioneer encroachment along the Oregon Trail. He later negotiated peace and relocated his people to the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and the city of Pocatello was named for him.
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- Lived from 1815 to 1884
- Born: Jan 1, 1815, Idaho Territory
- Died: Jan 1, 1884, Fort Hall, ID
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Chief Pocatello, the "White Plume" by Brigham D. Madsen
Dedicated to a people who faced starvation and destitution as white emigrating settlers continued to flock through his homeland, Pocatello was committed to preserving the life of his people. Even as game and land resources were severely depleted, he sought little other than to provide for his Shoshoni tribe.
x, 142 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 22 cm.
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Last updated: 2026-09-29