On South 5th Avenue (Business Interstate 15) at South 4th Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north on South 5th Avenue.
In an era of emigrants, Mormon settlers and the military, Pocatello emerged as a strong leader of the the Hukenduka Shoshone.
Born after 1810, Pocatello claimed this area and surrounding territories as his homeland. He soon watched his . . . — — Map (db m108286) HM
On North Main Street near West Clark Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Chief Theater opened on January 5, 1938. Admission to the first show, "Bad Man of Brimstone", was 49 cents. The downtown landmark provided entertainment until it was closed in 1982. The Chief Foundation began work on refurbishing the buildings . . . — — Map (db m108307) HM
A registered national historical landmark Indian and trapper trading post established by Nathaniel J. Wyeth in 1834 and sold to Hudson's Bay Company in 1837 It was the vital point on the Oregon and California immigration trails and in establishing . . . — — Map (db m108304) HM
On South 5th Avenue near East Dillon Street, on the right when traveling north.
This great institution began here on Sept. 22, 1902, with 4 teachers and 40 students.
Originally the Academy of Idaho, it became Idaho Technical Institute in 1915, the Southern Branch of the University of Idaho in 1927, and Idaho State . . . — — Map (db m108306) HM
On South 5th Avenue at South 4th Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north on South 5th Avenue.
Shoshone Foods
The Shoshone were experts in securing a living from the land around them. They made intense use of the animals and plants available to them, and nothing was wasted.
Big Game
Traditional foods including . . . — — Map (db m108327) HM
Fort Hall, Keystone on the Oregon Trail, America's road to destiny, was located 14 miles north of this site. It was dedicated by Nathaniel J. Wyeth, Bostonian, on Aug. 5th 1834. Unable to compete with Hudson's Bay Co., Fort Boise; Wyeth sold the . . . — — Map (db m108305) HM
On South 5th Avenue at South 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South 5th Avenue.
Chief Pocatello - Born in a Time of Change
It is hard to imagine the change Pocatello saw during his lifetime, and the challenges to his people's way of life to which he was forced to respond.
Early Life
Pocatello was . . . — — Map (db m108331) HM
On South 5th Avenue at South 4th Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north on South 5th Avenue.
Chief Pocatello's memory was honored by giving his name to two fighting vessels in World War II.
USS Pocatello
Tacoma-Class Frigate
Launched October 17, 1943. It was sponsored by Miss Thelma Dixey, Chief Pocatello's . . . — — Map (db m108326) HM
On South 5th Avenue at South 4th Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north on South 5th Avenue.
Pocatello's origin lies in the railroads an the role they played in westward expansion.
In the late-1800's, what would become Pocatello was a rest stop on the Utah and Northern Railroad, which went from Utah to Butte, Montana. In 1882, . . . — — Map (db m108325) HM
On South 5th Avenue (U.S. 30) at South 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South 5th Avenue.
Chief Pocatello's People -- The Shoshone
The band led by Chief Pocatello were members of the Shoshone tribe. Shoshone territory included most of Idaho, northern Utah, northern Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Central Nevada and in California, in . . . — — Map (db m108328) HM
On 5th Avenue near East Terry Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument marks the route of the first Idaho railroad. The Utah & Northern narrow gauge was started as a Mormon co-op at Ogden, Utah in 1871. It reached Franklin, Idaho in 1874. Union Pacific interests extended the line to Garrison, Montana . . . — — Map (db m125573) HM
