Meridian in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Initial Point
beginning point --"Initial Point"--
16 miles directly south of here.
When he began surveying Idaho in 1867, Lafayette Cartee, first surveyor general of Idaho Territory, established the initial point on a volcanic hill visible for many miles. Everywhere in Idaho, surveyors depend upon this essential point in establishing land boundaries. The city of Meridian is named for the Boise Meridian -- the surveyors' north-south line which runs through Initial Point.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 193.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 43° 36.263′ N, 116° 23.482′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Idaho, in Ada County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Franklin Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is located in Storey Park next to the Meridian Chamber of Commerce. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 East Franklin Road, Meridian ID 83642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Oregon Trail - West Boise (approx. 4.4 miles away); L.D.S. Pioneers of Boise (approx. 5.7 miles away); O.F. Short House (approx. 6˝ miles away); Northwest Nazarene University (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Little White Church (approx. 8.3 miles away); Reinhold Chrystman (approx. 9.2 miles away); McClelland Ferry (approx. 9.2 miles away); The Log Cabin (approx. 9.2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 1,872 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.