Near Hansen in Twin Falls County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Stricker House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 15, 2018
1. Stricker House Marker
Herman & Lucy Stricker
Pioneers of Old Rock Creek who built an oasis in a sagebrush desert where all could find supplies and help when needed.
Old Rock Creek
1864
Ben Holladay located a stage station here in 1864. The next year the store was built. Then purchased by Herman Stricker in 1875. A focal point for the early history of the area, covered wagon trains, huge freighters, stagecoaches, Indians, miners and cowboys were familiar sights at this historic sites. The lovely Stricker home was built in 1900 after fires destroyed the first home. The Stricker heirs deeded the home and store site to the Idaho Historical Society in 1984.
Erected by Great-grandchildren of Frank P. Harney, fifth generation Idahoans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 42° 27.594′ N, 114° 19.32′ 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
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Stricker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Rock Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Creek Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stricker Store (about 400 feet away); Rock Creek (about 400 feet away); First Trading Post (approx. 5.1 miles away); Hansen (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Rock Creek Station (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hansen.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 15, 2018
2. Stricker House Marker
Stricker House in the background
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 15, 2018
3. Stricker House
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 219 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
