Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Ricks College
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 12, 2019
1. Ricks College Marker
Inscription.
Ricks College. . 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.
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 East 2nd South, Rexburg ID 83460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 334 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
