Historical Marker
The Forest Service
Historical marker location:
305 Main Street, Riggins, Idaho
( Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 95) near Berger Street, on the left when traveling north.)
A Continuing Presence in the Riggins Area. Salmon River Heritage Waking Tour.
Idaho is known for its potatoes, but it wasn't until the 1930s that potatoes became a major crop in the state. Before that, wheat was the primary crop grown in Idaho.