Caldwell in Canyon County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

The College of Idaho

Photographed 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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 43° 39.328′ N, 116° 40.631′ W. Marker was in Caldwell, Idaho, in Canyon County. Marker was at the intersection of Cleveland Boulevard and South 20th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Cleveland Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Caldwell ID 83605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this

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location, measured as the crow flies. Idaho's First Heroine - Madame Marie Dorion (approx. 0.6 miles away); A.K. Steunenberg, Frank Steunenberg (approx. one mile away); Caldwell Train Depot (approx. one mile away); 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caldwell.

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.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker no longer exists
This sign was removed sometime in the past two years by either the college or the Idaho Transportation Department because of concern for traffic safety. It is planned to be replaced elsewhere on the campus but I don't know the details or time frame.

— Submitted March 1, 2020, by MacArthur Eld of Parma, Idaho.

Photographed By Rebecca Maxwell, January 1, 2010

2. The College of Idaho Marker

The College of Idaho Campus image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rebecca Maxwell, January 1, 2010

3. The College of Idaho Campus

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 1,798 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.