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The College of Idaho
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By Rebecca Maxwell, January 1, 2010 | |
| | | 1. The College of Idaho Marker | | |
Inscription. Planned by the Presbyterians of southern Idaho in 1884 and opened with 19 students in 1891, this is Idaho's oldest college.
William Judson Boone, the founder, remained president 45 years. From a modest beginning with a faculty of 8 (including two later governors and a chief justice), it grew to full college status and moved in 1910 to this site, then an alkali desert. A Boise Valley electric railroad served the college, and an interurban station, always known as the "Hat," still stands on the campus as a reminder of the college's pioneer days.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 291.)
Location. 43° 39.328′ N, 116° 40.631′ W. Marker is in Caldwell, Idaho, in Canyon County. Marker is at the intersection of Cleveland Boulevard and South 20th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Cleveland Boulevard. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Caldwell ID 83605, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Emigrant Crossing (approx. 2.3 miles away); Peaceful Trading Turns Hostile (approx. 3.7 miles away); Hostility Erupts Into Violence (approx. 3.7 miles away); To the Memory of the Pioneers (approx. 3.7 miles away); Violence is Avenged (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Ward Massacre (approx. 3.7 miles away); Lower Boise (approx. 7.8 miles away); Froman's Ferry (approx. 9.7 miles away). | | | | 
By Rebecca Maxwell, January 1, 2010 | |
| | | 2. The College of Idaho Marker | | |
Regarding The College of Idaho. In 1991, the name was changed to Albertson College of Idaho to honor alumnus and donor Joe Albertson and his wife Kathryn. In October 2007, the name was changed back to the College of Idaho. |
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By Rebecca Maxwell, January 1, 2010 | |
| | | 3. The College of Idaho Campus | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on January 4, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 949 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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