Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Ricks College
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 12, 2019
1. Ricks College Marker
On November 12, 1888, five years after settlement of Snake River Valley, Bannock Stake Academy opened with 60 students ranging from 6 to 24 years of age. School was held in the first ward L.D.S. chapel during the first years. In 1898 it became a high school and in 1900 all elementary work was discontinued. In 1905 the name was changed to Ricks Academy, honoring Thomas E. Ricks, the founder. In 1936 it became an accredited college. Its objective has been to train young people to adjust to their social environment and meet their community responsibility with moral leadership.Erected 1956 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Madison County Idaho. (Marker Number 224.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 12, 1888.
Location. 43° 49.308′ N, 111° 46.987′ W. Marker is in Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison County. Marker is on East 2nd South near College Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brigham Young University - Idaho (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rexburg's First School and Meetinghouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Porter Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Teton Dam Flood Marker (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Honor of the Rexburg Stake Pioneers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rexburg Tabernacle Centennial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pioneer Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hitching Post (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rexburg.
More about this marker. This marker found on the Eliza R. Snow building on the BYU- Idaho Campus.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 12, 2019
2. Eliza R. Snow Building and Ricks College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
