Meadows in Adams County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Packer John's Cabin
Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, October 11, 2009
1. Packer John's Cabin Marker
He built a cabin (1/4 mile north of here) that immediately became an historic Idaho landmark. Territorial political conventions (Republican in 1863 and Democratic in 1864)used his facility as a point where North Idaho leaders could meet with southern representatives to choose congressional candidates. This site now is a state park.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 183.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 44° 57.321′ N, 116° 13.481′ W. Marker is in Meadows, Idaho, in Adams County. It is on State Highway 55 at milepost 153, half a mile west of Woodland Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located near the turnoff for Packer John's Cabin State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Meadows ID 83654,
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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 Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Packer John's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); J. I. Morgan, Inc. (approx. 3.3 miles away); The CCC Worker (approx. 6½ miles away); The Idaho Forest (approx. 6½ miles away); Sloan's Point Lookout (approx. 6½ miles away); McCall City Jail (approx. 7 miles away).
Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, October 11, 2009
2. Packer John's Cabin Marker Along Hwy 55
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on November 14, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
