Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Lewis Clark State College

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2016

1. Lewis Clark State College Marker

Inscription.
Lewis Clark State College was created by the legislature in 1893 as a two year normal school to train teachers.

After more than half a century of growth, Lewiston State Normal School expanded into a four-year college in 1947. An area vocational school and a nursing education program were added in 1965. Designated a state college in 1971, Lewis Clark continues to specialize in teacher education.

Erected by Idaho Historical Society & Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 314.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 46° 27.697′ N, 116° 59.524′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce County. It is on U.S. 95 3 miles south of Old Spiral Highway, on the right. Marker is located in a pull-out overlooking the city of Lewiston, and the Clearwater and Snake Rivers. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewiston ID 83501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North Idaho — Idaho’s Panhandle

and in the Palouse.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

specifically in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mackenzie's Post (here, next to this marker); The First Capital (here, next to this marker); Bert Zimmerly (approx. 1.1 miles away); Steamboats (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lewiston Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); 18th St. Bridge (approx. 3 miles away); John Silcott (approx. 3 miles away); Site of Luna House (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Early Years in Nez Perce County (was approx. 3.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Large wooden marker in good condition

Lewis Clark State College Marker (<i>wide view with Lewiston in the background)</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2016

2. Lewis Clark State College Marker (wide view with Lewiston in the background))

Lewis Clark State College Marker (<i>wide view showing adjacent markers</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2016

3. Lewis Clark State College Marker (wide view showing adjacent markers)

<i>Lewiston, Idaho State Normal.</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1925

4. Lewiston, Idaho State Normal.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on November 9, 2017. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.