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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXD_the-1910-fire_Saint-Maries-ID.html
Ranger Edward Pulaski and his crew of over 40 men took refuge from the fire on August 30 in the War Eagle mine tunnel on Placer Creek. All survived except for five men and two horses.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXC_once-an-area-of-many-uses-by-the-coeur-d-alene-people_Plummer-ID.html
Before the construction of the Post Falls Dam in 1906 the water level of the lake was lower from what you see now. In those days there were Coeur d'Alene camps near here at Ch'mi'wes, the land between Round and Benewah or Chatcolet Lakes. Plentifu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXB_timber-made-this-town_Saint-Maries-ID.html
The Saint Maries River Valley was said to have the largest single stand of white pine in the world. Homesteaders and lumberjacks flocked here by wagon road and boats to take advantage of vast stands of western white pine, fir, tamarack and cedar. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AX4_hughes-house-historical-museum_Saint-Maries-ID.html
It served as a Men's Club until 1906 then as a home and treatment center for "Doc" Thompson into the 1920's. Purchased & restored by Raleigh Hughes after 1926. Purchased by the Centennial Committee in 1989.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AX3_st-maries-steaming-with-history_Saint-Maries-ID.html
St. Maries, named by Jesuit Father Pierre DeSmet during the 1840s, sits at the confluence of the "Shadowy" St. Joe and St. Maries rivers. It was recognized as a settlement in the 1880s. Incorporated as a village in 1902, and as a city in 1913, it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AL5_the-st-maries-occupation-of-1918_Saint-Maries-ID.html
During W.W. I, St Maries was a hotbed of International Workers of America (I.W.W.) unionizing activities. In December 1917, Sheriff E. Noland raided their headquarters near here and arrested secretary William Nelson for advocating sabotage. On M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AL4_saint-joseph-indian-mission_Saint-Maries-ID.html
Established November 4, 1842, by Father Nicolas Point, S.J. Eagerly sought by the Coeur d'Alene Indians, the Black Robed missionaries supervised the building of a log cabin, and in the spring, began to teach "the mysteries of plowing and plan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AJA_desmet-mission_Tensed-ID.html
When their annual Montana plains buffalo hunt proved futile in 1876, North Idaho's Coeur d' Alene Indians needed to move from Cataldo to a better farming area.  So in 1877 their Jesuit mission was relocated here.  After their community grew la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AJ9_mccroskey-park_Tensed-ID.html
Dedicated in memory of pioneer women, Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park has a forested skyline drive that offers spectacular views of forest, farms, and distant mountains. Virgil T. McCroskey devoted his life to preserving trees and scenery.  …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AIT_it-these-walls-could-talk_De-Smet-ID.html
If these walls could talk, many interesting stories would be told. Using materials from the surrounding area, James (Jerry) G. Marsh constructed this log building in 1933 & 1934, and it was the first tavern in Benewah County to have a beer license…
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