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The Gold Road History
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This tour is under development. See our
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1. Cherry Creek Visitor's Center
Your first stop for brochures of Southeast Idaho recreation.
42° 6'0.21"N, 112°12'55.60"W
From here drive 5.5 miles to Malad. Take the Malad Exit 13, head west on Hwy
38 to Main Street. Turn right onto Bannock Street and drive 2 blocks to 27
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2. Evans Co-op / ZCMI
The first department store in Idaho, the Evans Co-op, which was part of
the Mormon cooperative movement, ZCMI, of the 1860s, in which local
production and purchasing was encouraged through cooperatives. The co-op is
now a True Value Hardware Store, carrying house wares and appliances,
sporting goods and hardware.
42°11'15.57"N, 112°14'53.56"W
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3. Oneida County Pioneer Museum
This Building was built in 1914 by R.B. Davis and used as a Drug Store
for many years. Miles Slater was the pharmacist. The original pressed-tin
ceiling and the original safe are still in good condition and are
interesting features of the Oneida Pioneer Museum.
Oneida Pioneer Museum
42°11'15.64"N, 112°14'55.93"W
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4. Osmond Family Homestead
in Samaria
Olive Osmond, born Olive May Davis, who died in 2004, was born in the cabin
in 1925. Olive Osmond was the mother of Marie and Donny Osmond and the
Osmond Brothers. The cabin was rebuilt Luke Waldron.
To get to Samaria take the Malad Exit 13, head west on Hwy 38 to 140 W. Turn
south (left) and drive 1 block to 90th South. Turn west (right) on ID-38 and
drive 5 miles. Turn south (left) onto 4100 W. and drive 1.5 miles and veer
west to 4500 W. and drive another .8 miles to 4500 S. Photos & Story
42° 7'25.42"N, 112°19'58.89"W
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5. Blue Goose
Built in 1892 by Isaac Evans, the Blue Goose was originally a furniture
store and Post Office. Clarence Hughes runs this charming store, which was
moved to the town park in Samaria to keep it from being torn down. He sells
local crafts, cookbooks, candy and sodas, and has video rentals. Historic
photos and newspaper clippings adorn the walls and make for fascinating
browsing as well. 42° 6'56.34"N, 112°19'54.86"W
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6.
One Man Two
Headstones at Malad Cemetery
In 1878, Ben Waldron lost his leg in a threshing accident. The leg was
buried on the east side of the cemetery and was given a headstone with a
leg carved on it, along with the initials “B.W.” and the date. Ben
himself did not die until 1914, and he was buried on the west side of
the cemetery, far from his lost leg. 42° 6'45.75"N, 112°20'56.17"W
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7. Pioneer Cabin in Downey
Idaho
This cabin, one of the first built on the Nine Mile Creek in Marsh
Valley, was erected by William Jason and Cyrus Coffin before 1866. Later it
was purchased by Abigail Coffin, who with her sons, Nathan, Cyrus, and
William were among the first settlers. They used the cabin for the first
school and store. In Downey Park on 1st West and West Center St.
42°25'43.87"N, 112° 7'36.18"W |
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8. Statue of Chief
Pocatello and Pocatello Visitors Center
A Shoshone Indian Chief who gained national notoriety during the struggle
between white emigrants and Native Americans. When he died in 1884, he was
buried in a deep spring in Idaho along with his clothing, guns, knives and
hunting equipment. The city of Pocatello is named in his honor and erected
his statue at the Pocatello Visitor's Center.
42°50'46.57"N, 112°25'13.44"W |
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Fort Hall Replica & Pocatello Junction
A replica of the stockade trading post tells the story of one of the
most thrilling periods of American history, when a young nation full of
adventure and wanting new lands began the trek Westward migration that any
nation had known.
Summer: 7 days a week, 9 am - 6 am. (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello ID 83205
(877) 922-7659 or (208) 235-7659
42°50'38.33"N, 112°25'11.96"W |
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10. Bannock County Historical
Museum
Exhibits illustrating Pocatello's early railroad history and
Shoshone-Bannock Indian artifacts. It sits adjacent to the Fort
Hall Replica and the Ross Park Zoo in Pocatello.
Summer: 7 days a week, 9 am - 6 am. (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Winter: Tues-Sat 10-2; 7 am - 10 am. Closed holidays.
S.5th Avenue and Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello (208) 233-0434
42°50'38.43"N, 112°25'08.32"W
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History (CLOSED)
Idaho’s Natural History: Don’t just see it, experience it!
Visitors will discover dinosaurs, ice-age mammals, how to live
off the land, and more. They can also experience science
hands-on in the Discovery Room! Collections in anthropology,
vertebrate paleontology, earth science, and the life sciences.
Educational classes for children, families, and adults provide
more in-depth exploration of the natural history of Idaho. 5th
Ave and Dillon St, Pocatello ID 83209. (208) 282-3317
42°51'35.90"N, 112°26'0.29"W |
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Don Aslett's
Museum of Clean Opening Soon!
The theme, purpose, and value of the museum is to sell the
public on the value of clean. Cleaning efforts over the
centuries will be chronicled through displays, demonstrations,
and even dramatized in a cleaning melodrama. Items dating back
more than 2000 years, along with an amazing collection of
pre-electric vacuums, are part of the collection.
702 S. 1st Ave, Pocatello ID 83201 - (208) 232.3535
42°51'34.27"N, 112°26'32.54"W |
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13.
Shoshone Bannock Tribal
Museum
Step into the past with a visit to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum. This
museum is dedicated to those kind and generous people in our community who see a
real need to tell our story from our point of view. With old photographs,
displays and exhibits you will have a chance to learn how the Shoshone-Bannock
people lived and settled the area around eastern Idaho.
43° 1'18.29"N,
112°24'39.50"W
Exit 80 off I-15, Fort Hall ID 83203
(208) 237-8433 Toll Free: 1-800-806-9229 |
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14.
Idaho Potato Expo Museum
Located in the historic Oregon Short Line Railroad Depot you’ll
discover the world of Idaho’s Famous Potatoes®. A free box of
Idaho Hash Brown Potatoes is given as a gift to each adult
visitor. Children receive a postcard and potato pin. Potato Gift
Shop, RV Parking available, outdoor park for picnicking.
43°11'22.99"N, 112°20'36.73"W
130 NW Main St., Blackfoot ID 83221 (208) 785-2517 |
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15. Bingham County Historical
Museum
On the outside, this 15 room mansion resembles a southern
plantation home. On the inside, it houses an historic collection
of classic dolls and Native American artifacts. Wood and iron
Victorian ornamentation adds to the building's interest. Guided
tours are available.
Open Wed. - Fri., 1pm - 4:30pm. 43°11'18.89"N, 112°20'28.37"W
190 N. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot 208-785-8065
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Massacre Rock State Park Visitor's Center
Massacre Rocks State Park is one of the Historic Areas
operated by the State of Idaho to remind visitors of the
march of history through the state. The park has stories to
tell which date back to times best described in geologic
terms. 42°40'41.71"N, 112°59'18.58"W
10 miles west of American Falls, (off I-86)
Mailing Address: 3592 N. Park Lane, American Falls, ID 83211
Phone: 208-548-2672 |
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17. Register Rock State Historic Site
Part of Massacre Rocks State Park, was an emigrant campground
where travelers inscribed their names on basalt boulders. The
largest of these bolder is now sheltered by a pavilion, with
other inscribed rocks nearby. The site, which is a National
Register property includes a picnic area and nearby corral for
visitors traveling with horses.
Return to Register Road, turn left, and cross over the freeway.
Follow signs 2 miles to the park. 42°39'9.36"N, 113° 1'0.22"W |
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