Elk City in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Elk City
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018
1. Elk City Marker
Through July the houses were "nice and airy, being constructed of brush." with bars for doors "to keep out the cayuse horses." Permanent log buildings were begun August 6, and within a month about 40 stores, saloons and cabins were ready for winter use. Most of the miners rushed off to other new bonanzas that fall but Elk City still became one of the important Idaho gold camps.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 168.)
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 month for this entry is May 1861.
Location. 45° 49.662′ N, 115° 26.364′ W. Marker is in Elk City, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker is on State Highway 14 at milepost 49 near Ridgeway, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elk City ID 83525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nez Perce Trail (here, next to this marker); Buffalo Pit (approx. 2 miles away); Elk City Townsite (approx. 2.2 miles away).
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018
2. Elk City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
