Soda Springs in Caribou County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
George W. and Leah Wallet Gorton
With Gratitude and Loving Memory
George and Leah donated to the Village of Soda Springs the site for our Fairview Cemetery and this property for a park. Leah wanted a small park at this location for ladies to sit and meditate or rest while shopping. The Geyser came along years later.
George and Leah were prominent early pioneers of Soda Springs. George founded Gorton's Supply Store (one in Soda Springs and another on Carriboo Mountain). He was active in civic affairs, serving as deputy U.S. Marshal, county commissioner, county treasurer and representative in the Idaho Legislature.
In the early spring of 1896 through the efforts of George W. Gorton, a formal petition was present to the Board of County Commissioners of Bannock County for the incorporation of the village of Soda Springs. It was successful and Soda Springs was incorporated May 18, 1896.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1884.
Location. 42° 39.408′ N, 111° 36.288′ W. Marker is in Soda Springs, Idaho, in Caribou County. Marker can be reached from East 1st Street South near South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Soda Springs ID 83276, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Springs of Soda Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Ground Observer Corps National Planning (within shouting distance of this marker); Ground Observation Corps Soda Springs Post (within shouting distance of this marker); "It Roars Like a Mad Dragon" (within shouting distance of this marker); Ground Observer Corps National Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); Caribou Mountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Travertine Terraces - World Famous Water (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Niels Anderson ---- Mary Christoffersen Anderson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Soda Springs.
More about this marker. This marker is located in Geyser Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on August 6, 2017, by T. Patton of Jefferson, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.