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

Shelley Settlement

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2019

1. Shelley Settlement Marker

Inscription. Before the close of 1885 the families of James Mitchell, A.T. Lawrence, Darius Allen, Joshua Adams, Felix, Heber, Frank and Ann Husband, Albert Christiansen and N.G. Mickelson settled here. Soon other followed. These settlers were organized into a branch of the L.D.S. church in 1893 and a log room built by George Steel served as the first school with Miss Wood as teacher. In Feb. 1895 in the home of Wm. Crandall, the Ward of Shelley was organized with John F. Shelley as bishop. Early pioneers made irrigation possible in this sector.

Erected 1955 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Shelley Camps, Bingham County, Idaho. (Marker Number 218.)

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.

Location. 43° 22.743′ N, 112° 7.091′ W. Marker is in Shelley, Idaho, in Bingham County. It can be reached from Such Milton Avenue near East Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 South Milton Avenue, Shelley ID 83274, United States

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Barn (approx. 2½ miles away); General Store (approx. 2½ miles away); Pioneer School Bus Replica (approx. 2½ miles away); Sheepcamp Wagon (approx. 2½ miles away); Alridge School (approx. 2½ miles away); Pioneer Cabin (approx. 2½ miles away); Covered Wagon (approx. 2½ miles away); Taylor Settlement (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelley.

Regarding Shelley Settlement. This marker is located behind the L.D.S church, next to the parking lot.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2019

2. Shelley Settlement Marker

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 584 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.