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.
Settlement of Fish Haven. . 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.
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.)
Location. 42° 2.349′ N, 111° 23.754′ W. Marker is in Fish Haven, Idaho, in Bear Lake County. Marker is on U.S. 89 near Fish Haven 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
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 572 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
