Chief Pocatello

Chief Pocatello was a prominent leader of the Shoshone tribe in the mid-19th century, known for his role during the westward expansion of settlers in the United States. He was instrumental in negotiating peace between Native Americans and incoming settlers, seeking to protect his people's territory and way of life. Pocatello is particularly known for leading his tribe along the Bear River and resisting U.S. government policies that threatened their lands. His legacy is honored in Idaho, where the city of Pocatello bears his name, reflecting his importance in the history of Native American resistance and the broader narrative of American expansion.