Lemhi County, Idaho
Charcoal Kilns
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail
Geertson, Lars, House
Leesburg
Lemhi Boarding School Girls Dormitory
Lemhi County Courthouse
Lemhi Pass
Myers, Socrates A., House
Odd Fellows Hall
Salmon City Hall and Library
Salmon Odd Fellows Hall
Shoup Building
A Communication Across the Continent by Water
Agency Creek
Bannock Pass
Before the Roads
Brick
Charcoal
Charcoal Kilns
Cote's Defile
Crossing the Great Divide
Deep Creek
Erle and Lula Embley's Cabin
First Idaho Campsite
First Irrigation Project
Fort Bonneville
Fort Lemhi
From Route ... To Road
Gibbonsville
Gilmore
Historic Lemhi Co.
Hungry, Wet and Cold
Idaho Hermits
In Commemoration of Old Toby the Shoshone Indian
In memory of Jeff Allen and Shane Heath
Jerry Faheys Cutoff
Kilns
Leaving the Lemhi Valley
Lemhi Pass
Lemhi Shoshone Winter Camps
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark: Departure Camp
Lewis and Clark: The First Idaho Camp
Lewis and Clark: Trading for Horses
Lewis and Clark: Unfurling the Flag
Lewis and Clark: Which Way Did They Go?
Lewis Learns from the Lemhi Shoshone
Lost Trail Pass
Lower Birch Creek Valley
MacDonald's Battle
Massacred by Nez Perce
Meriwether Lewis Makes Contact
Nez Perce Trail
Once Upon a Time
Plants New to Science
Prehistoric Man
Preserve and Protect
Rheumatism and Recreation
Sacajawea
Sacajawea
Sacajawea
Sacajawea Comes Home
Sacajawea Historic Byway
Sacajawea Memorial Area
Salmon River Encounter
Salmon River Mission
Tendoy, Chief of the Lemhi Shoshone
The Back Door
The Bluff
The Dog of Discovery
The Red Rock Stage
The Salmon River Mission
The Withington Caldera
Tower Creek
Tower Rock: William Clark's "Clift"
Viola - The Mine
Waters Flowing to the Pacific
William Clark's Campsite, August 21 and 25, 1805
William Clark's Scouting Mission
William Clark's "Pirimids"
Wood
"Immence Ranges of High Mountains Still to the West of Us..."
In the mid-19th century, Lemhi County experienced a significant influx of settlers due to the discovery of gold. The Lemhi Valley Gold Rush attracted many prospectors, leading to the establishment of mining camps and towns. Salmon City, later renamed Salmon, became the county seat and a hub of economic activity.
During this time, conflicts between settlers and indigenous peoples arose. The Bannock War of 1878, which spread throughout the region, resulted in the loss of lives and heightened tensions between the two groups. Eventually, a treaty was signed, granting the Lemhi Shoshone a reservation.
Throughout the 20th century, Lemhi County continued to develop and diversify its economy. Agriculture, mining, and timber industries played significant roles. The region also became an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to its pristine rivers, mountains, and wildlife.
Today, Lemhi County preserves its historical legacy while embracing modern progress. It serves as a gateway to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and provides countless recreational opportunities. The county's rich history and natural beauty continue to attract visitors and showcase the enduring spirit of the region.
Brief timeline of the history of Lemhi County, Idaho:
- 1805 - Lewis and Clark Expedition pass through the Lemhi County area
- 1866 - Lemhi City is established as a mining town
- 1879 - Salmon City becomes the county seat of Lemhi County
- 1910 - The Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad reaches Salmon City
- 1912 - Salmon National Forest is established
- 1934 - Lemhi Pass is dedicated as a national monument
- 1950 - The completion of the Salmon Dam brings irrigation to the county
- 1972 - Lemhi County Historical Society is founded
- 1990 - The population of Lemhi County reaches its peak at 8,664
- 2000 - Lemhi County celebrates its centennial
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Lemhi County, Idaho.