Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter to Dedicate Fort Boise Pioneer’s Grave
The Pioneer Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is dedicating the previously unmarked grave of Fort Boise pioneer Lorenzo West in Boise.
Boise, ID, October 9, 2026 —
BOISE, ID – The Pioneer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is scheduled to hold a dedication ceremony for the previously unmarked grave of Lorenzo West, identified as a pioneer of Fort Boise. The event will take place in Boise.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a national lineage-based society that promotes historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The Pioneer Chapter in Boise focuses on preserving local history and honoring individuals who contributed to the region’s development.
Lorenzo West is recognized as a pioneer associated with Fort Boise. The specific details of his contributions and the historical period of his activity were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact date and location of the dedication ceremony have not been specified, nor have details regarding the process that led to the identification and marking of his grave.
The dedication aims to officially acknowledge and memorialize West’s historical presence in the Boise area, correcting the omission of a marked grave. This initiative aligns with the DAR’s broader mission to locate, mark, and preserve the graves of Revolutionary War veterans and other patriots who were instrumental in the founding and development of the United States and its territories.
Fort Boise was a U.S. Army post established in 1863 in the Idaho Territory, predating Idaho’s statehood. Its establishment marked a significant point in the settlement and military control of the region. Pioneers associated with such forts often played crucial roles in the expansion and infrastructure development of the Western United States.
Further details regarding the ceremony’s timing, the specific burial site, and historical information about Lorenzo West are expected to be announced by the Pioneer Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
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