Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

North Fork Ferry

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 11, 2017

1. North Fork Ferry Marker

( inscribed in the buffalo skull )
Official Marker
Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

No. 70
August 21, 1937
In honor of
The Mormon Pioneers of Idaho
Builders of

North Fork Ferry

The first ferry on Henry’s Fork
of Snake River, was first operated
near this spot March 26, 1883. It
was constructed by Rexburg
stake pioneers to facilitate
colonization of this valley.

Owners: Thomas E. Ricks, William F. Rigby,
Francis E. Gunnell, Henry Flamm, Sr.
Carpenters: Dalling, Peter Flamm,
Operator: Caleb Flamm

Burton Troops 46 & 146 Boy Scouts of America
Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association

Erected by Burton Troops 46 & 146 Boy Scouts of America, Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 70.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1883.

Location. 43° 49.538′ N, 111° 54.361′

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W. Marker is in Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 33 and Plano Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 33. Located in Beaver Dick Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sugar City ID 83448, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Beaver Dick (a few steps from this marker); Jenny Leigh Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Menan Buttes (approx. 3.1 miles away); Burton (approx. 3.1 miles away); Rexburg Public Square (approx. 5.7 miles away); Porter Park (approx. 5.8 miles away); Brigham Young University - Idaho (approx. 6 miles away); Hitching Post (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rexburg.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 11, 2017

2. North Fork Ferry Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 11, 2017

3. North Fork Ferry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.