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Fort Hall

Fort Hall, Idaho • Bannock County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Fort Hall was a fur trading post established in 1834 by Nathaniel Wyeth's Columbia River Fishing and Trading Company. It later became a crucial stop and supply point for emigrants on the Oregon Trail and California Trail.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
9
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Historic - Non-aboriginal; Military; Exploration/Settlement
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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