Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Boise State University
Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, September 24, 2009
1. Boise State University Marker
Originating as an Episcopalian academy founded in 1892, this institution was located a mile north of here until 1940, when Boise's municipal airport, located here became available for a large new campus. Christ's Chapel -- Boise's original Episcopalian church building, built downtown in 1866, was moved to this site for permanent preservation in 1963.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 402.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 36.212′ N, 116° 11.665′ W. Marker was in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. It was on Campus Lane 0.1 miles west of Broadway Avenue (U.S. 20/26), on the left when traveling west. Located on Boise State University campus near Bronco Stadium and Boise Greenbelt. Touch for map. Marker was
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was on Idaho’s Snake River Plain. It was also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: First Protestant Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crossing the River (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Crossing the River (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Crossing the River (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Crossing the River (about 500 feet away); Bronco Stadium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Father of Bronco Football (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Airmail Service (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently
Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, September 20, 2009
2. Marker at BSU
Additional commentary.
1. Marker no longer exists
The Boise State University historical marker and the nearby Airmail Service signs were removed when the BSU stadium was remodeled in 2012 and the adjacent street rebuilt. It has not been reinstalled anywhere in the area. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted March 1, 2020, by MacArthur Eld of Parma, Idaho.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 1,864 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
