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*[https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00lewi An illustrated history of the state of Idaho], containing a history of the state of Idaho from the earliest period of its discovery to the present time, together with glimpses of its auspicious future; illustrations ... and biographical mention of many pioneers and prominent citizens of to-day .. ($), images, book index. | *[https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00lewi An illustrated history of the state of Idaho], containing a history of the state of Idaho from the earliest period of its discovery to the present time, together with glimpses of its auspicious future; illustrations ... and biographical mention of many pioneers and prominent citizens of to-day .. ($), images, book index. | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#id Online County and Town Histories], scroll down to Idaho list. | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#id Online County and Town Histories], scroll down to Idaho list. | ||
*'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included | |||
==Background== | |||
Although many explorers and fur trappers had visited the area that became the State of Idaho, trading posts and forts had been established there, and travelers on the Oregon Trail heading to Oregon, Washington, and California had passed through the area, no permanent settlements were established until about 1860 at Franklin in the Cache Valley. | Although many explorers and fur trappers had visited the area that became the State of Idaho, trading posts and forts had been established there, and travelers on the Oregon Trail heading to Oregon, Washington, and California had passed through the area, no permanent settlements were established until about 1860 at Franklin in the Cache Valley. | ||
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Idaho has continued to grow as its settlers turned their attention away from mining and more toward agricultural pursuits. | Idaho has continued to grow as its settlers turned their attention away from mining and more toward agricultural pursuits. | ||
== Timeline == | |||
'''A Few Important Events in Idaho's History''' | '''A Few Important Events in Idaho's History''' | ||
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