Challis

Historical marker location:

1220 Main Street, Challis, Idaho

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 93, on the right on Main Street.)

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.