Twin Falls in Twin Falls County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Highland Park

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018

1. Highland Park Marker

Inscription. Under the Homestead Act of 1880, John Lingren acquired this land, cleared the sagebrush, raised vegetables and dairy products, started a nursery, planted hundred of fruit, evergreen, shade and ornamental trees. It became Idaho Falls' first amusement park when in 1904-5 a picnic area, baseball diamond, dance pavilion, boating pond and swimming pool were added. In 1920 Idaho Falls purchased the park and later the old buildings were demolished, leaving only a log structure which had been used for school, church and tourist accommodations.

Erected 1963 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Highland Park, Bonneville County, Idaho. (Marker Number 286.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list.

Location. 43° 30.249′ N, 112° 2.345′ W. Marker is in Twin Falls, Idaho, in Twin Falls County. It is on West Elva Street near Blaine Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 West Elva Street,

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Idaho Falls ID 83402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Magic Valley.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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 walking distance of this marker: Native American Encampments (approx. 0.4 miles away); Keefer's Island (approx. 0.4 miles away); Idaho Falls Idaho Temple (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Idaho Falls LDS Hospital and School of Nursing (approx. half a mile away); Eagle Rock Meeting House (approx. half a mile away); Upper Snake River Valley Irrigation (approx. half a mile away); Snake River Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Prisoners of War in Idaho Falls (approx. 0.6 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is at the corner of West Elva Street and Jim Garchow Way.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018

2. Highland Park Marker

Melaleuca Field, Home of the Twin Falls Chukars Baseball in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.