Near DeSmet in Benewah County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

It These Walls Could Talk

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018

1. It These Walls Could Talk Marker

Inscription. If these walls could talk, many interesting stories would be told. Using materials from the surrounding area, James (Jerry) G. Marsh constructed this log building in 1933 & 1934, and it was the first tavern in Benewah County to have a beer license. Later in 1940, Jerry moved an old dance hall next to the building and remodeled that into a larger tavern. His mother, Lettie, moved into the vacated log building and used it as her home until 1953. Originally located on Marsh Hill along US Highway 95 south of Skyline Drive, it was moved to its present location as part of the highway improvement project in 2004.

Information provided by Mrs. Lois Swinney, daughter of Jerry Marsh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 47° 3.678′ N, 116° 52.464′ W. Marker is near DeSmet, Idaho, in Benewah County. It is on Skyline Drive near U.S. 95, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Desmet ID 83824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Idaho —

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Idaho’s Panhandle.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Giver of Parks (approx. 2.4 miles away); McCroskey Park (approx. 6.3 miles away); DeSmet Mission (approx. 6.3 miles away); White Pine Scenic Byway (approx. 9.3 miles away); Company Town (approx. 9½ miles away); World's Largest Mill (approx. 9½ miles away).

More about this marker. The cabin is located about 2 miles from Highway 95 on Skyline Drive in McCroskey Park.

It These Walls Could Talk Marker and Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018

2. It These Walls Could Talk Marker and Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.