Soda Springs in Caribou County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Dr. Ellis Kackley
Pioneer
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018
1. Dr. Ellis Kackley Marker
3 day out of Medical School at
the University of Tennessee.
People seeking his expertise came
from all over the United States.
His patients kept the hotels in
Soda Springs filled.
Except for service during
World War I, he practiced
here until his death in 1943.
(backside:)
in the construction of the
Caribou County Hospital
With a $30,000 bond and his
$3,000 donation, Caribou
County's 30 bed hospital
opened it's doors on Dec. 1, 1925
at this site.
He and his son, Dr. Evan
Kackley donated much of the
medical equipment. The hospital
served the county until 1969 when
the new Caribou Memorial
Hospital opened.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 1925.
Location. 42° 39.292′ N, 111° 36.21′ W. Marker is in Soda Springs, Idaho, in Caribou County. Marker is on Main
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Patrick Edward Connor (here, next to this marker); Memories of Conda - a company community (within shouting distance of this marker); Conda Mine - A phosphate fortune unearthed (within shouting distance of this marker); Coach History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hooper Spring (about 400 feet away); The Dinkey Engine (about 500 feet away); Ground Observer Corps National Campaign (about 700 feet away); Caribou Mountain (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Soda Springs.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018
2. Dr. Ellis Kackley Marker, backside
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018
3. Dr. Ellis Kackley Marker
Marker on the left
Photographed By Unknown
4. Dr. Ellis Kackley
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
