This rock was found recently near Priest Lake, Idaho. 
I was wondering if anyone has seen something similar or could identify the 
characters.  The carvings are raised, not engraved.  The rock is hard and fine 
grained.  I do not know how the carvings were done.   I wet the rock with 
water to make the characters stand out more for the photos.  When dry, the 
rock is a light gray  I am interested in it's meaning and purpose.  Could it be a 
grave marker?  It looks as if the rock was bigger at one time but was broken 
apart long ago based on the smoothness and wear.  I have been told that 
many years ago, Asian laborers were brought into the United States from 
Canada on a trail through this area, perhaps it was carved during that time?  
Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you, Carmen. 

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