Lemhi Pass

Historical marker location:

Tendoy, Idaho

( Marker is on Warm Springs Road (Forest Road 158) near Lewis and Clark Highway (Forest Road 013), on the left when traveling south.)

Looking South Along the Continental Divide.

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.