Fish Haven in Bear Lake County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Settlement of Fish Haven

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2019

1. Settlement of Fish Haven Marker

Inscription. The Bear Lake resort town of Fish Haven was founded in 1864. Most of the original settlers moved away, leaving Thomas and William Shirley, Henry Howell, John Stock and their families the first permanent settlers. Joseph C. Rich and John Bagley threw a seine into the mouth of a creek while surveying the lake and brought out 96 large trout: hence the name "Fish Haven." Mail came about once a week by pack horse in summer and by men on snowshoes in winter. In 1868 an L.D.S. Church was erected where all public meetings were held. Robert Pope was the first Bishop. The bell, donated by Charles B. Wilson, rang for all important occasions.

Erected 1964 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Fish Haven Camp, Bear Lake County, Idaho. (Marker Number 294.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 42° 2.349′ N, 111° 23.754′ W. Marker is in Fish Haven, Idaho, in Bear Lake County. It is on U.S. 89 near Fish Haven

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Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2853 US Highway 89, Fish Haven ID 83287, 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bear Lake (approx. 0.6 miles away); The First Oregon Trail (approx. 4.4 miles away in Utah); Gutzon Borglum Monument (approx. 5.1 miles away); St. Charles (approx. 5.1 miles away); Garden City Bell (approx. 6½ miles away in Utah); British Settlers (approx. 10 miles away); Bloomington (approx. 10.3 miles away); Fur Traders Rendezvous (approx. 12.7 miles away in Utah).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2019

2. Settlement of Fish Haven 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 1,488 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.