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The following important events in the history of Idaho affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | The following important events in the history of Idaho affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | ||
*'''1805:''' Lewis and Clark Expedition passes through. | *'''1803:''' The area that became State of Idaho was part of the Louisiana Purchase. | ||
*'''1809:''' First fur trading post built by David Thompson | *'''1805:''' Lewis and Clark Expedition passes through. | ||
*'''1820:''' Fort Boise established. | *'''1809:''' First fur trading post built by David Thompson | ||
*'''1820:''' Fort Boise established. | |||
*'''1834:''' Fort Hall trading post was founded on the Snake River near the site of present-day Pocatello. During the 1840's and 1850's it became a major way station for those who passed through Idaho over the Oregon Trail. | *'''1834:''' Fort Hall trading post was founded on the Snake River near the site of present-day Pocatello. During the 1840's and 1850's it became a major way station for those who passed through Idaho over the Oregon Trail. | ||
*'''1846:''' Oregon Treaty settled boundary. | *'''1846:''' Oregon Treaty settled boundary. | ||
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*'''1860-1863:''' Gold discoveries in the river valleys of northern Idaho attracted temporary settlement. | *'''1860-1863:''' Gold discoveries in the river valleys of northern Idaho attracted temporary settlement. | ||
*'''1860-1880s:''' A series of Indian conflicts continued until the Indians were assigned to reservations. | *'''1860-1880s:''' A series of Indian conflicts continued until the Indians were assigned to reservations. | ||
*'''1861:''' Lewiston became first incorporated town. | *'''1861:''' Lewiston became first incorporated town. | ||
*'''1863:''' Nez Perce Indians ceded land. | *'''1863:''' Nez Perce Indians ceded land. | ||
*'''3 March 1863:''' The Idaho Territory was created out of the Washington and Dakota Territories. In 1864, the Montana Territory was cut away from the Idaho Territory. In 1868, a small part of Idaho Territory was transferred to the new Wyoming Territory. | *'''3 March 1863:''' The Idaho Territory was created out of the Washington and Dakota Territories. In 1864, the Montana Territory was cut away from the Idaho Territory. In 1868, a small part of Idaho Territory was transferred to the new Wyoming Territory. | ||