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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A3G_elk-city-townsite_Elk-City-ID.html
Elk City was the first mining town in Idaho County. The first miners saw a herd of at least 700 elk while camping on the hill east of the present townsite, hence the name Elk City. In September 1861, Elk City was established between Elk City and A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A2Y_buffalo-pit_Elk-City-ID.html
An exceptionally large hydraulic pit, left by massive placer mining in this area, still can be seen 1 mile from here.
Buffalo company miners using hydraulic giants — large metal hoses with nozzles that could direct a stream of water under …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A2V_elk-city_Elk-City-ID.html
Twenty-two prospectors from Pierce discovered the Elk City mines in May, 1861 and a gold rush followed that Summer.
Through July the houses were "nice and airy, being constructed of brush." with bars for doors "to keep out the cayuse horses." Pe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A2U_nez-perce-trail_Elk-City-ID.html
An old Indian trail connected Elk City with mines in Montana when Idaho's gold rush spread in 1862. Following a route developed by Nez Perce buffalo hunters, a host of miners and packers ascended a series of ridges overlooking deep Salmon and Cle…