Craigmont in Lewis County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Craigmont
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018
1. Craigmont Marker
Not long before Camas Prairie Railroad service reached here in 1908, rival towns were started on each side of the track.
Vollmer began as a rail and business center on the east, and Ilo (an older town a mile away) moved to an adjacent site on the west. Each had separate schools, churches, stores, newspapers, banks, and other businesses. After 12 years of sharp competition, they finally merged into an united community in 1920.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 331.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 46° 13.896′ N, 116° 27.756′ W. Marker is in Craigmont, Idaho, in Lewis County. It is on U.S. 95 at milepost 272 near Business U.S. 95, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Craigmont ID 83523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Idaho Idahos Panhandle. It is also in the American Mountain
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Craigmont (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lawyer's Canyon (approx. 3.1 miles away); Railroad Trestles (approx. 3.1 miles away); Lewis and Clark (approx. 3.1 miles away); Railroad Tunnels (approx. 9½ miles away).
More about this marker. This marker is a duplicate of a marker located in the City Park.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018
2. Craigmont Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,240 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
