Independence Rock
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Independence Rock is a large granite outcrop in central Wyoming that served as a prominent landmark and milestone for emigrants traveling the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails in the 19th century.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Independence Rock canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7200983 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Independence Rock Context triple: [Sweetwater River, crossesNear, Independence Rock]
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A.
Georges Head
Georges Head is a prominent headland on Sydney Harbour known for its historic military fortifications, scenic walking tracks, and panoramic views of the harbour and city.
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B.
Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock is a distinctive coastal rock formation on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England, popular as a dramatic landmark and climbing spot.
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C.
Wellington Rocks
Wellington Rocks is a distinctive sandstone rock formation and popular natural landmark located on Tunbridge Wells Common in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.
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D.
Caesar Rock
Caesar Rock is a track from Paul McCartney’s 2018 studio album "Egypt Station," blending rock elements with his characteristic melodic style.
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E.
Wadjemup Hill
Wadjemup Hill is the tallest natural elevation on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, offering panoramic views of the island and its surroundings.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Independence Rock Target entity description: Independence Rock is a large granite outcrop in central Wyoming that served as a prominent landmark and milestone for emigrants traveling the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails in the 19th century.
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A.
Georges Head
Georges Head is a prominent headland on Sydney Harbour known for its historic military fortifications, scenic walking tracks, and panoramic views of the harbour and city.
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B.
Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock is a distinctive coastal rock formation on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England, popular as a dramatic landmark and climbing spot.
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C.
Wellington Rocks
Wellington Rocks is a distinctive sandstone rock formation and popular natural landmark located on Tunbridge Wells Common in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.
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D.
Caesar Rock
Caesar Rock is a track from Paul McCartney’s 2018 studio album "Egypt Station," blending rock elements with his characteristic melodic style.
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E.
Wadjemup Hill
Wadjemup Hill is the tallest natural elevation on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, offering panoramic views of the island and its surroundings.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geologic formation
ⓘ
granite outcrop ⓘ historic landmark ⓘ |
| accessibleBy | U.S. Route 220 ⓘ |
| area | about 24.81 acres ⓘ |
| associatedWithEvent | 19th-century westward expansion in the United States ⓘ |
| circumference | about 5,900 feet ⓘ |
| climbingAllowed | yes ⓘ |
| country |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| culturalSignificance | symbol of progress for emigrant wagon trains reaching it by early July ⓘ |
| designated | National Historic Landmark ⓘ |
| earliestInscriptionsDate | early 19th century ⓘ |
| elevation | about 5,300 feet above sea level ⓘ |
| eraOfMajorUse |
1840s
ⓘ
1850s ⓘ |
| feature | covered with emigrant names carved and written on the rock ⓘ |
| formationProcess | erosion-resistant granite outcrop left by weathering ⓘ |
| geologicComposition | granite ⓘ |
| hasInterpretiveSigns | yes ⓘ |
| height | about 136 feet above surrounding plain ⓘ |
| historicalRole | milestone for 19th-century westward emigrants ⓘ |
| length | about 1,900 feet ⓘ |
| listedOn | National Register of Historic Places ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Natrona County, Wyoming
ⓘ
Wyoming ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | central Wyoming ⓘ |
| locatedOn | North Platte River ⓘ |
| managedBy | Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails ⓘ |
| namedFor |
United States Independence Day
ⓘ
linked to:
Fourth of July
|
| nameOriginExplanation | emigrants aimed to reach the rock by July 4 to stay on schedule to cross the Rockies before winter ⓘ |
| nationalHistoricLandmarkDesignationYear | 1961 ⓘ |
| nationalRegisterListingYear | 1966 ⓘ |
| nearestCity | Casper, Wyoming ⓘ |
| nickname | Register of the Desert ⓘ |
| partOf | Independence Rock State Historic Site ⓘ |
| protectedStatus | state historic site ⓘ |
| significance |
major landmark on the California Trail
ⓘ
major landmark on the Mormon Trail ⓘ major landmark on the Oregon Trail ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| trailAssociation |
California Trail
ⓘ
Mormon Trail ⓘ Oregon Trail ⓘ |
| view | panoramic views of the surrounding prairie and North Platte River valley ⓘ |
| visitorActivities |
hiking
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historical interpretation ⓘ viewing emigrant inscriptions ⓘ |
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Subject: Independence Rock Description of subject: Independence Rock is a large granite outcrop in central Wyoming that served as a prominent landmark and milestone for emigrants traveling the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails in the 19th century.
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