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Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase bought the land that would eventually become Idaho -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the future state of Idaho. -
Fur Trading Post
David Thompson built the first fur trading post of future Idaho land. -
Fort Boise Established
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Fort Hall Trading Post
On the Snake River near present-day Pocatello, Fort Hall trading post was founded -
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Gold Discoveries
Gold Discoveries in the river valleys in the north brought in more settlement.
