Rigby in Jefferson County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Rigby

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018

1. Rigby Marker

Inscription. In 1884 a group of Utah Mormons settled and pioneered this locality. The cleared sagebrush land, dug canals and erected humble log homes. The built a log room which was used for church, school and recreation. Daniel S. Robbins, a veteran, was made presiding ledger, and in his home, located two hundred years from here, the town of Rigby was named in honor of William R. Rigby of Latter-Day Saints Stake Presidency. In the year 1886, George A. Cordon taught the first school.

Erected 1947 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Lucetta & Dorion Camps Jefferson County, Idaho. (Marker Number 106.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 43° 40.056′ N, 111° 54.942′ W. Marker is in Rigby, Idaho, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Centennial Lane near South State Street (Business U.S. 20), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 Centennial Lane, Rigby ID 83442, 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. Bybee - Centerville (approx. half a mile away); "Annie's Place" Annis

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(approx. 4.3 miles away); Lewisville (approx. 5.2 miles away); Pooles Island - Menan (approx. 5.4 miles away); The Willow Creek Settlement (approx. 5.7 miles away); Coltman Ward (approx. 6.8 miles away); The Great Feeder (approx. 7½ miles away); Burton (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rigby.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018

2. Rigby Marker

Rigby, the birthplace of Philo Fransworth and perhaps Rigby's greatest claim to fame. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer

3. Rigby, the birthplace of Philo Fransworth and perhaps Rigby's greatest claim to fame.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.