Mount Idaho in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Mount Idaho

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018

1. Mount Idaho Marker

Inscription. In 1862, a noted Western scout, Mose Milner, started Mount Idaho on his gold rush trail.
But when civic leaders resisted farm efforts to organize a grange there in 1874, Grangeville grew up as a better located town. Although Mount Idaho became county seat from 1875 to 1902, and had an important Chinese community, Grangeville soon surpassed its older rival. Most of its early buildings have disappeared.

Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 352.)

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.

Location. 45° 54.227′ N, 116° 4.943′ W. Marker is in Mount Idaho, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker is at the intersection of Mount Idaho Grade Road and Whitetail Drive, on the left when traveling north on Mount Idaho Grade Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grangeville ID 83530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The ADVANCE Steam Traction Engine (approx. 2½ miles away); The Camas Prairie Mammoth (approx. 3.1 miles away); A Mammoth Discovery (approx. 3.1 miles

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away); Home on the Grange (approx. 3.1 miles away); Gold Pans and Whipsaws (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Camas Connection (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Eimers Legacy (approx. 3.1 miles away); Tolo, Alab-lemot (approx. 3.1 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is located in a triangular island created by the intersection of Mount Idaho Grade Road and Whitetail Drive.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018

2. Mount Idaho Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.