Ward Memorial Park is a historical site memorializing the members of the Ward Party that were killed by local Indians on August 20, 1854. This is the site of the first attack on wagon trains during this particular period of the Oregon Trail. Emigrants and Indians occasionally had adverse encounters that resulted in conflict and loss of life for both sides.
In October 1924, the Pioneer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a granite shaft to be placed over the supposed location of the emigrant’s graves. On the bronze plaques their names have been inscribed.
Year round, dawn until dusk.
No fees are at this park.
From Middleton take Middleton Rd. South, take a right onto Lincoln Rd, follow it for approximately .2 miles, the park is on the left
Ward Memorial Park
Mailing Address
1115 Albany St.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone
Celebration Park and Field Trips:
208-455-6022
Lake Lowell Park:
208-454-6884
Celebration Park and Field Trips:
jmccoy@canyonco.org
Lake Lowell Park:
thepark@canyonco.org
