Remarkable Inspiration / Ideas
Andrew P. Schow — Discovery of the Hole-in-the-Rock Route
1840s
Escalante, Utah
Andrew P. Schow, Ruben Collett, Charles Hall
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Andrew P. Schow, along with Ruben Collett and Charles Hall, is credited with discovering the critical 'crack' or passage in the canyon wall that allowed the San Juan Mission pioneers to navigate the difficult terrain during their trek. This discovery was essential for the success of the expedition and is regarded as a providential event in the history of the Cotton Mission and the settlement of the region.
Sources & References
Preston Nibley, 'Andrew P. Schow Was Bishop of Escalante for Thirty-four Years,' July 16, 1955; In commemoration of the Catholic priest, Father Escalante ... (Facebook group post) (research confidence: medium)
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