Pocatello in Bannock County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Idaho State University
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2017
1. Idaho State University Marker
This great institution began here on Sept. 22, 1902, with 4 teachers and 40 students.
Originally the Academy of Idaho, it became Idaho Technical Institute in 1915, the Southern Branch of the University of Idaho in 1927, and Idaho State College in 1947. Its development of professional and graduate programs and its continued growth in stature led to its designation as a university in 1963.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 289.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 22, 1902.
Location. 42° 51.552′ N, 112° 26.088′ W. Marker is in Pocatello, Idaho, in Bannock County. It is on South 5th Avenue near East Dillon Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello ID 83209, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leonard Hall Pharmacy Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hutchinson Quadrangle (about 600 feet away); Utah & Northern Railroad (about 700 feet away); Red Hill I (about 700 feet away); Charles H. Kegel Liberal Arts Building (about 700 feet away); Pond Student Union Building (about 800 feet away); Site of Reed Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocatello.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2017
2. Idaho State University and Marker
Postcard published by Edward H. Mitchell, San Francisco, circa 1910
3. State Academy, Pocatello, Idaho
circa 1920
4. Idaho Technical Institute, Pocatello, Idaho
circa 1930
5. University of Idaho, Southern Branch, Pocatello, Idaho
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 15, 2017.
