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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28T6_the-impounded-payette_Garden-Valley-ID.html
(This maker consists of three panels:)
The Payette River is a major tributary of the Snake River and drains about 3,200 square miles, an area about the size of Delaware and Rhode Island. Annual rainfall within the drainage ranges from 13 inc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28RP_it-happened-once-summer_Lowman-ID.html
(Three panels make up this marker:) In the summer of 1989, the Lowman Fire burned the area north and east of here. The fire consumed 72 square miles of forest, and area larger than the Boise metropolitan area. In addition, 26 structures in the com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28RO_ccc-shapes-the-payette-drainage_Garden-Valley-ID.html
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In the 1930s, Gallagher CCC widened and surfaced this road, built Scott Mountain Road, developed Hot Springs and Pine Flat Campgrounds, erected fences to control livestock grazing, fought fires, and built the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28RM_snake-brigades-fur-deserts_Garden-Valley-ID.html
The Payette River is named for Francois Payette, a French-Canadian trapper and early explorer of the major tributaries of the Snake River. At that time, British, Canadian, and American fur companies competed for the region's abundant natural resou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28OR_idaho-territorial-penitentiary_Idaho-City-ID.html
Built in May, 1864 by G.B. Walker at a cost of $10975. Jointly used by Idaho Territory and Boise Co. Original site was on Buena Vista Bar west of City. Building was moved in 1930 to make way for gold mining, and move twice more before being placed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28OQ_i-o-o-f-hall_Idaho-City-ID.html
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows pioneer Lodge No. 1 was organized on February 16th 1864.
The building was completed by September 15, 1875 at a cost of $1,974.00 and the grand opening was held on November 19th 1875.
It is the oldest conti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28OP_pioneer-lodge-no-1_Idaho-City-ID.html
The first Odd Fellows Lodge in the state of Idaho instituted by men of faith that never wavered. Through good times and bad, the members found solutions. The took great pride in belonging to this Lodge which is truly the "Shrine of Odd Fellowship"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28OO_masonic-temple_Idaho-City-ID.html
Dispensation from Oregon in 1863.
Charter June 22, 1864.
This building erected in Sept. 1865 after the original building at another location was destroyed by fire in May, 1865.
The Grand Lodge of Idaho A.F. & A.M. was formed in this building…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28ON_saint-josephs-catholic-church_Idaho-City-ID.html
Picturesquely set on East Hill above the City center, this simple two story frame building is actually the second Saint Josephs Church. The original church dedicated on November 15, 1863, burned to the ground in Idaho City's second fire on May 17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28OM_george-kettlers-blacksmith-shop_Idaho-City-ID.html
This building was originally George Kettler's Blacksmith shop, built in 1889 with ox and horse shoeing sheds on both sides. As the horse and buggy gave way to the automobile, it became an early garage. In 1947, it was acquired by Tom and Florence …