Big Falls Inn

Big Falls Inn (HM1E42)

Location: Ashton, ID 83420 Fremont County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 11.274', W 111° 19.674'

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Holding a unique niche in Idaho's history, Big Falls Inn was built around 1915 by the Snake River Electric Light and Power Company. Although it may originally have been constructed as a combination office and residence for workers, it eventually evolved into a well-known waystation on the Yellowstone highway. With its spectacular setting, the Inn also became a popular spot for dances and social gatherings for local ranchers, farmers, sportsman and tourists.

In 1936, Big Falls Inn was sold to Montana Power Company who utilized it as a company resort. It was also used as a restaurant and dance hall, Boy Scout lodge and as a retreat/meeting hall. In 1986, the Forest Service acquired the inn from Montana Power through a land exchange.


A Unique Partnership

The restoration of Big Falls Inn was the result of a unique partnership between the USDA Forest Service, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation as well as other interested private and public entities. With the objective of revitalizing the area and making it more accessible to the public, this partnership overcame many obstacles, and the Inn was opened to the public in the year 2000.
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HM NumberHM1E42
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Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 12:12pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 473794 N 4892795
Decimal Degrees44.18790000, -111.32790000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 11.274', W 111° 19.674'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 11' 16.44" N, 111° 19' 40.44" W
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Area Code(s)208
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-303 Upper Mesa Falls Rd, Ashton ID 83420, US
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