Moreland in Bingham County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Moreland Settlement

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2019

1. Moreland Settlement Marker

Inscription. Moreland, Bingham County, Idaho, was carved out of flat, sagebrush-covered land inhabited by snakes and jackrabbits. It received its name from a remark made by an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints While visiting the area he stood on the seat of a buggy which he was riding and said, "This is more land and here and we'll make a settlement."
Names of the first settlers included John England, Thomas and Alexander Clement, Hans P. and Christian J. Christiansen, Josiah Hatch, Herbert Brown, Timothy Miller, John Munson, and Josiah Draper. These settlers immigrated from England and the Scandinavian countries. Soon others followed, some from settlements in Utah.
On November 17, 1894, Herbert Brown and John England plowed the first furor for the People's Canal, bringing water from the Snake River. Hyrum Grimmett was the first postmaster, and the post office was located in his home. On March 17, 1896, the Moreland Ward was organized with Hans P. Christiansen as bishop. In the fall of 1893 Josiah Draper built the first log house. The first meeting house, built in 1896, was also used for school with Hyrum

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Gimmett as the teacher.

Erected 1991 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Syringa Camp. (Marker Number 458.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1894.

Location. 43° 13.359′ N, 112° 26.431′ W. Marker is in Moreland, Idaho, in Bingham County. It is on West 175 North (Center Street) near North 725 West, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 740 West 175 North, Moreland ID 83256, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Idaho and the Yellowstone Fringe.

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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Central Ferry Station (approx. 4.7 miles away); Pioneer Canal Builders of Bingham County (approx. 5.4 miles away); Lava Formations (approx. 10.3 miles away);

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2019

2. Moreland Settlement Marker

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Memorial Honor Roll (approx. 13.7 miles away); Fort Hall (approx. 13.7 miles away); Shoshone and Bannock Tribes (approx. 14 miles away); Shoshone-Bannock Tribes: Beyond the Reservation (approx. 14 miles away); Newe'm Bo'ai -- "Indian Road" (approx. 14 miles away).

More about this marker. This marker is near the L.D.S. church.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 949 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.