Twin Falls County, Idaho
Alvis, James, House
Bickel School
Bowlby, T. P., Barn
Buhl City Hall
Buhl IOOF Building
Cedar Draw School
Dau-Webbenhorst Barn
Duquesne, Achille, House
Hollister School
Hotel Buhl
Idaho Power Substation
Kimberly High School
Kunze, Rudolf, Barn
Lincoln School
Lincoln Street Electric Streetlights
Maxwell, Art and Frieda, Barn
McCollum, Robert, House
Milner Dam and the Twin Falls Main Canal
Morse, Burton, House
Peck, D. H., House
Pleasant Valley School
Pleasant View School
Priebe, Walter, House
Ramona Theater
Rogerson School
Salmon Falls Dam
Schick, Henry, Barn
Smith, C. Harvey, House
Stricker Store and Farm
Toana Freight Wagon Road Historic District
Twin Falls Bank and Trust Company Building
Twin Falls Canal Company Building
Twin Falls City Park Historic District
Twin Falls Downtown Historic District
Twin Falls Milling and Elevator Company Warehouse
Twin Falls Original Townsite Residential Historic District
Twin Falls Warehouse Historic District
Union School
US Post Office-Buhl Main
Ancient Lake Bonneville
Balanced Rock
Before there were potatoes, there was GOLD
Buhl
Caldron Linn
Clarence Bisbee
College of Southern Idaho
Crowley Building
Farmers' and Merchants' Bank
First Trading Post
Fishing Falls
Hansen
Hansen Bridge
Highland Park
History Through the Eyes of a Camera
Idaho Department Store
Ira Burton Perrine
Old Rock Creek
Payne's Ferry
Perrine Memorial Bridge
Robert Evel Knievel
Rock Creek
Rock Creek Station
Rock Creek Station
Salmon Dam
Salmon Falls
Shoshone Falls
Shoshone Falls
Shoshone Falls Project
Snake River Canyon Gold Rush
Stricker House
Stricker House
Stricker Store
The Desert Bloomed
The Hotel Perrine
The Odd Fellows
The Trout Capital of the World
Thousand Springs
Twin Falls Bakery Co. Building
In the late 19th century, the area was part of the Oregon Trail, a major transportation route for pioneers heading west during the westward expansion. As more settlers arrived, the potential for agricultural development took hold, leading to the establishment of towns and the rapid growth of the county. The completion of the Oregon Short Line Railroad in 1904 further stimulated growth and economic development in the area.
Twin Falls County was officially established on February 21, 1907, and named after the iconic Twin Falls of the Snake River, which were discovered and named by Ira Burton Perrine in 1869. The county's agricultural potential, particularly in irrigation farming, attracted many settlers who engaged in various agricultural activities, including the cultivation of sugar beets, wheat, and potatoes. This agricultural boom helped to shape the economy of the region and attract more people to the area.
Over the years, Twin Falls County has experienced both triumphs and challenges. The Great Depression in the 1930s brought about economic difficulties, but the county rebounded with the construction of the Shoshone Falls Dam and the subsequent development of hydroelectric power in the area. In recent decades, the county has continued to grow and diversify economically, with a focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.
Today, Twin Falls County is a vibrant community with a mix of rural and urban areas. It offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, including the famous Snake River Canyon and its stunning waterfalls, attracting visitors from near and far. With a resilient history and a promising future, Twin Falls County continues to be an important part of Idaho's heritage.
Brief timeline of the history of Twin Falls County, Idaho:
- 1864 - Twin Falls County established as part of Idaho Territory.
- 1878 - First permanent settlers arrive in the area.
- 1880 - Town of Twin Falls founded.
- 1904 - Twin Falls County officially organized.
- 1914 - Completion of Milner Dam, leading to increased agricultural development in the county.
- 1918 - Population of Twin Falls County reaches over 10,000.
- 1921 - Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Plant begins operation, providing electricity to the region.
- 1933 - Construction of Perrine Memorial Bridge starts, connecting Twin Falls to the south side of the Snake River Canyon.
- 1934 - Perrine Bridge completed, becoming an iconic symbol of Twin Falls County.
- 1942-1945 - Japanese Americans forcibly relocated to internment camps during World War II, including individuals from Twin Falls County.
- 1959 - Completion of the Twin Falls Temple, the first LDS temple in Idaho.
- 1974 - Completion of the Thousand Springs Power Plant near Ritter Island.
- 2004 - Twin Falls County celebrates its centennial.
- 2016 - Construction begins on the new Twin Falls County Detention Facility.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Twin Falls County, Idaho.