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Historical Sites

During your visit to Idaho, take in a little of its past by visiting some historical sites and museums. Walk along a tree-lined ridge on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail or visit a memorial to Sacajawea or Ernest Hemingway.

Historical Sites



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Boise Train Depot
Nearest Community: Boise Region: Southwestern
Type: Historic Sites
Boise's old Union Pacific Railroad Depot, built in 1925, was recently restored by the Morrison-Knudsen Company.
Bonneville Point
Nearest Community: Boise Region: Southwestern
Type: Historic Sites
Hiking trail along the Oregon Trail near Boise.
Chesterfield, Idaho Historic Town Site
Nearest Community: Bancroft Region: Southeastern
Type: Historic Sites
Founded by Mormon pioneers in 1880 along the Oregon Trail, 27 original buildings are now being restored by volunteers and descendants.
Cub River / Shoshone Indian Trail
Nearest Community: Preston Region: Southeastern
Type: Historic Sites
Travel the historical Shoshone Indian Trail as it traverses up the steep mountainside and into Bear Lake area.
Eagle Rock Township
Nearest Community: Idaho Falls Region: Eastern
Type: Historic Sites
A ferry crossing on the Snake River, dubbed Eagle Rock, led to a settlement that eventually became Idaho Falls. A walking tour of historical buildings in Idaho Falls commemorates its days as Eagle Rock.
Evel Knievel Jump Site
Nearest Community: Twin Falls Region: South Central
Type: Historic Sites
In 1974, daredevil Evel Knievel tried to jump across the Snake River Canyon on a rocket-powered motorcycle. His launching site can be seen from the Buzz Langdon Visitor Center and Centennial Trail from Shoshone Falls.
Experimental Breeder Reactor #1
Nearest Community: Arco Region: Central
Type: Historic Sites
On December 20, 1951, this historical site became the first power plant to produce useful electricity through atomic energy.
First Indian Presbyterian Church
Nearest Community: Kamiah Region: North Central
Type: Historic Sites
Built by the Nez Perce Indians in 1874, this building is the oldest Protestant church in Idaho.
Historic Lime Kilns
Nearest Community: Bayview Region: Northern
Type: Historic Sites
Historic lime kilns which operated from 1904 until 1932 are located on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille at the Scenic Bay Marina, Motel, Mobile Home Park, RV and Campsites.
Historical Walking Tour
Nearest Community: Harrison Region: Northern
Type: Historic Sites
Self-guided walking tour of Harrison's historical district.
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