Givens Hot Springs in Canyon County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Givens Springs
has been a popular attraction
for thousands of years.
A winter village site for about 5000 years, these hot springs had large pit houses typical of plateau communities northwest of here from 4,300 to about 1,200 years ago. After that, small huts used by Great Basin tribes became fashionable. Deer, rabbits and river mussels sustained the winter camp. After 1842, emigrants using an Oregon Trail alternate also patronized Givens Springs.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 358.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 43° 24.95′ N, 116° 42.383′ W. Marker is in Givens Hot Springs, Idaho, in Canyon County. Marker can be reached from Marsing Murphy Road (State Highway 78) 0.2 miles east of Poplar Drive, on the right when traveling east. Located 10 miles Southeast of Marsing, Idaho, a right turn off of Highway 55 onto Highway 78. The largest nearby town is Nampa, Idaho, a half hour away. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11309 Hwy 78, Melba ID 83641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Givens Hot Springs (a few steps from this marker); Steamer "Shoshone" (approx. 7.3 miles away); Owyhee Country (approx. 8 miles away); Tower Theater (approx. 9.3 miles away); Froman's Ferry (approx. 10.3 miles away); Lake Lowell (approx. 11.9 miles away); Guffey Bridge Snake River Idaho (approx. 12.3 miles away); The Little White Church (approx. 13.9 miles away).
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