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The following important events in the history of | Back to [[Portal:Idaho|Idaho Portal Page]]► | ||
The following important events in the history of Idaho affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | |||
'''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. | ||
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An especially helpful source for studying the history of Idaho is Merrill D. Beal and Merle W. Wells, ''History of Idaho'', Three Volumes. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1959; FHL book 979.6 H2b). Volume 3 has family histories. | An especially helpful source for studying the history of Idaho is Merrill D. Beal and Merle W. Wells, ''History of Idaho'', Three Volumes. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1959; FHL book 979.6 H2b). Volume 3 has family histories. | ||
A bibliography of local histories for Idaho is Milo G. Nelson and Charles A. Webbert, eds., ''Idaho Local History: A Bibliography''. (Moscow, Idaho: The University Press of Idaho, 1976; FHL book 979.6 A3n). | A bibliography of local histories for Idaho is Milo G. Nelson and Charles A. Webbert, eds., ''Idaho Local History: A Bibliography''. (Moscow, Idaho: The University Press of Idaho, 1976; FHL book 979.6 A3n). | ||
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