Near Delco in Cassia County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Idahome

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

1. Idahome Marker

Inscription. After wheat crops flourished in the dry farm area, Idahome sprang up here in 1916 as a railroad terminal. Irrigation projects boosted its Economy.
When wheat farms disappeared and highway traffic replaced rail service here, Idahome became a ghost town. Its grain elevator, lumber yards, stores, airport, oil company, school, newspaper, and people are only past memories. An elevator and a few building foundations marker its site.

Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 449.)

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. 42° 24.841′ N, 113° 23.94′ W. Marker is near Delco, Idaho, in Cassia County. Marker is on State Highway 81 at milepost 8 near Idahome Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Declo ID 83323, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. California Trail - Raft River Valley (approx. 3.3 miles away); Mc Clendon Springs (approx. 5.4 miles away); Hudspeth's Cutoff (approx. 8.6 miles away); Where Trails Meet - Raft River Valley Trails

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(approx. 9 miles away); Diamondfield Jack (approx. 9.1 miles away); Cassia County Courthouse (approx. 9.1 miles away); California Trail - Cassia Creek (approx. 9.3 miles away); Albion State Normal School (approx. 9.4 miles away).

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

2. Idahome Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.