James Bridger Tombstone

LOCATION
Mt. Washington Cemetery, 614 S Brookside Avenue, Independence, MO
OWNER
Mt. Washington Cemetery
ARTIST
Unknown
DATES
ca. 1904
MEDIUM
Grey granite
The tombstone for explorer and pioneer James Bridger in Mt. Washington Cemetery. It features a relief of James Bridger in a large block of grey granite. Below the relief is text telling about the life and accomplishments of Mr. Bridger. It was installed by Major General G.M. Dodge in Bridger’s memory.