Oxford in Franklin County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Settlement of Oxford
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2019
1. Settlement of Oxford Marker
Inscription.
Settlement of Oxford. . July, 1864, a company of explorers were sent to Idaho by President Brigham Young to locate suitable places for settlements. The same year Noam Brimhall and John Boice built the first homes in Oxford. William G. Nelson, George D. Lake, and George D. Black were presiding Elders until 1876, when William F. Fisher became the first Bishop. Mr. Fisher, noted express rider, erected this building 1876 for his law and mercantile business. Oxford, one of the first settlements, was for years the main trading center north of Cache Valley.
July, 1864, a company of explorers were sent to Idaho by President Brigham Young to locate suitable places for settlements. The same year Noam Brimhall and John Boice built the first homes in Oxford. William G. Nelson, George D. Lake, and George D. Black were presiding Elders until 1876, when William F. Fisher became the first Bishop. Mr. Fisher, noted express rider, erected this building 1876 for his law and mercantile business. Oxford, one of the first settlements, was for years the main trading center north of Cache Valley.
Erected 1939 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Bannock County Company. (Marker Number 55.)
Location. 42° 15.523′ N, 112° 1.278′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Idaho, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Westside Highway (County Highway D1) and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Westside Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8948 North Westside Highway, Clifton ID 83228, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
More about this marker. The marker is located in Oxford City Park. This marker must have been moved as there is no building associated with the marker.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2019
2. Settlement of Oxford Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
