Fading Away

Historical marker location:

Almo, Idaho

( Marker can be reached from City of Rocks Road (Road 3077 S) near Twin Sisters Road (Road 4300 S), on the left when traveling west.)

Idaho's name is derived from the Native American word "Ee-da-ho" which means "Gem of the Mountains." This name was suggested by a local lobbyist named George M. Willing, and it was officially adopted as the state's name in 1863.