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Boise Train Depot Boise Train Depot
Boise, Idaho

Union Pacific ended service here in 1971, and the building fell into a state of disrepa

City Of Rocks National Preserve City Of Rocks National Preserve
Almo, Idaho

Distinct historic themes pertinent to the City of Rocks National Reserv

Cub River/shoshone Indian Trail Cub River/shoshone Indian Trail
Preston, Idaho

Traveling up the Cub River from the Bear River and over into Bear Lake valley you will

Eagle Rock Township Eagle Rock Township
Idaho Falls, Idaho

The name was changed in 1891 despite the fact that there was no waterfall there at the

Experimental Breeder Reactor #1 Experimental Breeder Reactor #1
Arco, Idaho

On December 20, 1951, EBR-1 (Experimental Breeder Reactor 1) became the first power pla

First Indian Presbyterian Church First Indian Presbyterian Church
Kamiah, Idaho
Located on the first Kamiah town site in East Kamiah, the Rev. and Mrs. Henry T.
Historic Lime Kilns Historic Lime Kilns
Bayview, Idaho

The Scenic Bay Marina Historic Lime Kiln Park is located in Bayview at an RV Resort.

Idaho Black History Museum Idaho Black History Museum
Boise, Idaho

The Idaho Black History Museum is housed in the former St.

Idaho Military History Museum Idaho Military History Museum
Boise, Idaho

Exhibits at this museum founded in 1995 cover a large array of military related topics,

Idaho State Capitol Idaho State Capitol
Boise, Idaho

Located in the heart of downtown Boise and constructed in the classical style of our na

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
Boise, Idaho

The facility has a Memorial Walk, public restrooms, an information kiosk and is open da

Lemhi Pass Lemhi Pass
Tendoy, Idaho
Many historians consider Lemhi Pass the most important site along the Lewis and Clark
Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail
Kooskia, Idaho

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, which occurred from 1804 to 1806, was one of the most d

Long Camp Historical Site Long Camp Historical Site
Kamiah, Idaho

On Highway 12 near Kamiah a sign at milepost 68 notes that the Lewis and Clark expediti

Minidoka Internment National Monument Minidoka Internment National Monument
Jerome County , Idaho

This was but one of the many Japanese-American internment camps established after Presi

Minidoka National Historic Site Minidoka National Historic Site
Hagerman, Idaho

After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, hostility and suspicion

Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum
Wallace, Idaho

This railroad museum is located in an historic depot listed on the National Register of

Oakley Historic Area Oakley Historic Area
Oakley, Idaho

South of Burley near City of Rocks National Reserve, this town was founded by Mormon im

Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site
Boise, Idaho

Built in 1870 of hand-cut sandstone and in use until 1973, the Old Idaho Penitentiary i

St. Joseph's Mission St. Joseph's Mission
Lapwai, Idaho

This first mission for the Nez Perce Indians was built in 1874 near Mission Creek on la

Stricker Rock Creek Station Stricker Rock Creek Station
Hansen, Idaho

It served as a saloon, dance hall, post office, polling place, and supply post for emig

Sunshine Mine Memorial Sunshine Mine Memorial
Kellogg, Idaho

The May 2, 1972 Sunshine Mine Fire was the worst mining disaster in recent history.

Wallace District Mining Museum Wallace District Mining Museum
Wallace, Idaho
The Wallace District Mining Museum captures the flavor of the mining industry in Nort
Warhawk Air Museum Warhawk Air Museum
Nampa, Idaho

The Warhawk Air Museum encourages an educational experience about the technology, cultu

White Bird Battlefield White Bird Battlefield
Spalding, Idaho

Whitebird Battlefield is located 15 minutes south of Grangeville, Idaho on U.S.

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