Lava Hot Springs in Bannock County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Lava Hot Springs

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

1. Lava Hot Springs Marker

Inscription. Long before white men discovered these springs, Sept. 9, 1812, Indians gathered here to use the free hot water.

Except wheen they found hot springs, pre-historic Indians had a hard time getting hot water. The wove watertight baskets into which they put heated rocks. Here they had plenty of hot water for baths and for processing hides without going to all the work of heating baskets. This was one of their major campgrounds, especially in winter. After 1868, when they began to stay mostly on the Fort Hall Indian reservation, this spot lost its importance as a winter camp.

Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.

Location. 42° 37.159′ N, 112° 0.349′ W. Marker is in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, in Bannock County. It can be reached from Main Street near U.S. 30, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 Main Street, Lava Hot Springs ID 83246, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Bear River Country. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies: Lava Hot Springs' healing waters (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lava Hot Springs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Furs and farms, fire and floods... (approx. ¼ mile away); Hudspeth's Cutoff (approx. 4.6 miles away); Bancroft's First School (approx. 9.3 miles away); Oneida Station (approx. 9½ miles away); McCammon Railroad Center (approx. 9.7 miles away); Location, location, location.... (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lava Hot Springs.

Other markers no longer nearby. Lead Bell Mining Company (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing); Chesterfield (was approx. 6.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Lava Hot Springs Area History and Photo Slide Show. Once part of the original Fort Hall reservation, the springs and land were part of a treaty agreement between the Indians and the US Government in the late 1800's. The federal government purchased the springs and land, approximately 178 acres including the springs. (Submitted on October 11, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

2. Lava Hot Springs Marker

Lava Hot Springs Hot Pools image. Click for full size.

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3. Lava Hot Springs Hot Pools

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,041 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.