Shoshone in Lincoln County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Shoshone Historic District
South Central Idaho’s rail center since 1882, when trains reached here.
— Shoshone has a historic district of unusual interest. —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 21, 2013
1. Shoshone Historic District Marker
Historic District of Branch rail lines to Wood River and Camas Prairie served distant farmers and miners, while a stage line to Shoshone Falls accommodated wealthy tourists who visited Idaho’s foremost nineteenth century attraction. Vast sheep grazing lands made this a major early center for Basque herders. Use of lava rock for building construction gives Shoshone a distinctive historic character.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society & Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 412.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 42° 55.593′ N, 114° 24.702′ W. Marker is in Shoshone, Idaho, in Lincoln County. Marker is on U.S. 93, 0.2 miles south of State Highway 24, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in pull-out along east side of US Highway 93, just south of Shoshone. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shoshone ID 83352, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Sawtooth Scenic Byway (here, next to this marker).
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1. Shoshone, Idaho, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry.
Long viewed as the primary railroad connection to the agriculturally-rich Magic Valley, the original town of Shoshone was laid out in 1882 in preparation for construction of the Union Pacific and Oregon Shortline track in the region. Today, Shoshone is an important part of Union Pacific's business in the state of Idaho where Union Pacific serves customers by shipping agricultural products, refrigerated food products, fertilizers, and other commodities. (Submitted on November 5, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. National Register of Historic Places listings in Shoshone County, Idaho.
List of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Shoshone County, Idaho. (Submitted on November 5, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 21, 2013
2. Shoshone Historic District Marker (wide view)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
