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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BU7_american-falls-power-plants_American-Falls-ID.html
More than two decades before American Falls Dam was built, water power was generated in a series of plants at America Falls.
Starting with an island plant to serve Pocatello in 1902, this superlative site was utilized soon after long tran…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BU3_american-falls_American-Falls-ID.html
The town is named for the nearby falls of Snake River, a famous landmark for fur trappers and early western travellers (sic).
The Oregon Trail passed close to the falls, which had been named in contrast to "Canadian Falls" — now known a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BU1_oregon-trail_American-Falls-ID.html
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BTE_snake-river-rest-area-oregon-trail-kiosk_American-Falls-ID.html
(There are five historical panels in this kiosk:)
Idaho's Emigrant Trails
Westward-bound emigrants entered Idaho after crossing Thomas Fork Valley. They soon encountered the climb and descent of Big Hill, witnessed nature's curiositi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BT7_coldwater-hill-rest-area-oregon-trail-kiosk_American-Falls-ID.html
(There are five historical panels in this kiosk:)
Idaho's Emigrant Trail
Westward-bound emigrants entered Idaho after crossing Thomas Fork Valley. They soon encountered the climb and descent of Big Hill, witnessed nature's curiosities…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BT6_granite-pass_ID.html
One day west of the City of Rocks: Never saw such dust! In some places it was actually to the top of the forewheels! Fine white dust; more like flour. Our men were a perfect fright, being literally covered. — Emigrant journal entry, circa 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BT5_california-trail-prairie-valley_Oakley-ID.html
"The moon just rising above the mountains, throwing mild light over the valley & opposite mountain, formed a beautiful scene of prairie mountain life." — Hugh Brown Heiskell, Sep 3, 1849
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BT4_minidoka-dam_Rupert-ID.html
An important pioneer federal reclamation dam and power plant provides water and electricity for farms and cities nearby.
Constructed 5 miles east of here between 1904 and 1906 at a cost of $675,000, Minidoka Dam diverts water into canals 86 f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BT2_cassia-county-courthouse_Albion-ID.html
The year was 1885 when Cassia County purchased an unfinished hovel for its first courthouse. Idaho was still a territory - a place where disagreements were at times decided by the business end of a gun. Sparked by disputes between cattle and sheep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BSG_california-trail-silent-city-of-rocks_Malta-ID.html
"The gray granit rocks stand in pyramid monument & dome forms., here & there towering aloft. The road winds along between them. Emigrants names are written ... on these curious structures" — Augustus Ripley Burbank, Aug 4, 1849 Guidebook Av…