Near Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
More's Creek
Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, September 20, 2009
1. More's Creek Marker
Like most of Idaho's early miners, he came originally from the South. Unlike most of them, he struck it rich. During the Idaho gold rush, he had profitable investments in many important mining camps. Hardly anyone else did as much to build Idaho during the early days.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 318.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1791.
Location. 43° 35.466′ N, 115° 59.92′ W. Marker is near Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. It is on State Highway 21 at milepost 17, 0.2 miles south of Arrowrock Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boise ID 83716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Idaho’s Snake River Plain. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Arrowrock Dam (here, next to this marker); The Old Toll Road (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Arrowrock Dam (approx. 3.9 miles away); The Foote Legacy in Idaho (approx. 5.6
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Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, September 20, 2009
2. More's Creek/Arrowrock Dam Marker Along Hwy 21
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 1,791 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
