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Important Events in Idaho

By jgjoshi
  • Lewis and Clark Begin Idaho Expedition

    Lewis and Clark Begin Idaho Expedition
    Lewis and Clark begin to journey into Idaho. They meet Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian which helps Lewis and Clark find their way through Idaho.
  • Gold Rush!

    Gold Rush!
    Gold is struck in Idaho which leads to the craze for gold in Idaho's ground.
  • Idaho becomes a territory!

    Idaho becomes a territory!
    Idaho becomes a territory with Washington.
  • Idaho gains Electricity!

    Idaho gains Electricity!
    After powerless centuries, Idaho gains electricity!
  • Idaho Becomes a State!

    Idaho Becomes a State!
    Idaho breaks from Washington, forming Idaho.
  • The "Big Burn"

    The "Big Burn"
    The "Big Burn", a huge wildfire erupts in Idaho.
  • "Here We Have Idaho"

    "Here We Have Idaho"
    "Here We Have Idaho" Idaho's state song was copyrighted. The originial song was called "Our Idaho" but in 1931 the song's name was changed.
  • Teton Dam Collapses

    Teton Dam Collapses
    The Teton Dam collapses in Idaho.
  • Wild Fires!!!!!

    Wild Fires!!!!!
    Wildfires burn over 500,000 acres of forestland.
  • Barbara Morgan in Space!

    Barbara Morgan in Space!
    Barbara Morgan, a teacher in Idaho, got launched into space!