Near Hansen in Twin Falls County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Old Rock Creek

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 15, 2018

1. Old Rock Creek Marker

Inscription. This site, Old Rock Creek, was the transportation center for Southcentral, Idaho from August 1864, when Ben Holladay's stage-coach first arrived here at the stage station, until the completion of the railroad on the north side of the Snake River. Twenty years later, huge freight-wagon trains, pack strings, stagecoaches, and covered wagons stopped at this oasis for supplies and repairs or food and rest before resuming the long, slow journey to their destination.

Erected by Grandchildren of Frank P. Harney, 4th Generation Idahoans.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Overland Trail series list.

Location. 42° 27.618′ N, 114° 19.368′ W. Marker is near Hansen, Idaho, in Twin Falls County. Marker is at the intersection of Stricker Cabin Road and East 3200 North (Pumpland Road), on the left when traveling east on Stricker Cabin Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3715 Stricker Cabin Road, Hansen ID 83334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rock Creek Station (a few steps from this marker); Stricker Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Creek

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Stricker House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stricker House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Trading Post (approx. 5.1 miles away); Hansen (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Rock Creek Station (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hansen.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 15, 2018

2. Old Rock Creek Marker

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 15, 2018

3. Old Rock Creek Marker

This marker is located between the monument in the foreground and the buildings on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.