Paris in Bear Lake County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Our First Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 21, 2017

1. Our First Church Marker

Inscription. Paris, Idaho was settled in the fall of 1863. Two years later a building used for church, school and recreation was erected by James Nye and others, of logs hauled from George Sirrine's sawmill It was 20' X 60' with two large rooms and a stage at one end. Later an annex, balcony and belfry were added. In 1870 the first ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized, Henry D. Horne, Bishop. Thomas Sleight and Louis Ricks taught school. This bell rang for assembly until 1942.

Erected 1963 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Elizabeth Passey Camp. (Marker Number 289.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 42° 13.47′ N, 111° 24.042′ W. Marker is in Paris, Idaho, in Bear Lake County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 89) and East 1st South Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 South Main Street, Paris ID 83261, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Bear River Country. It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Paris (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Thomas Sleight Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Coulson Rich (about 400 feet away); Paris Tabernacle (about 400 feet away); Bloomington (approx. 2½ miles away); British Settlers (approx. 2.8 miles away); Overland Emigration Routes (approx. 4.4 miles away); Ovid Townsite (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 21, 2017

2. Our First Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.