Idaho Falls in Bonneville County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Eagle Rock Meeting House

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2013

1. Eagle Rock Meeting House Marker

Inscription. Marking the site of the first Latter-Day Saints meeting house, built in 1885. This was the first building erected in this community for religious purposes. The building was 16 X 28 feet costing $450.00, money for which was obtained by donation.

The meeting house was used for religious worship, recreation and public gatherings from 1885 to 1896.

Also honoring the pioneer women of the Upper Snake River Valley, who suffered many hardships in the development of this area.

Erected 1938 by Bonneville County Company, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 34.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 43° 29.831′ N, 112° 2.481′ W. Marker is in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in Bonneville County. Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Drive. Marker is located just west of the traffic roundabout, in the park overlooking the Snake River, along the Idaho Falls Greenbelt Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Idaho Falls ID 83403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. Upper Snake River Valley Irrigation (a few steps from this marker); The Idaho Falls LDS Hospital and School of Nursing (within shouting distance of this marker); Snake River Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Native American Encampments (about 800 feet away); Prisoners of War in Idaho Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Idaho Falls Idaho Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Odd Fellows (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmers' and Merchants' Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Idaho Falls.

More about this marker. Metal tablet mounted on large stone pedestal

Eagle Rock Meeting House Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2013

2. Eagle Rock Meeting House Marker (wide view)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.