Fort Boise (2)

Fort Boise (1834-1854) - The trading post built on the Snake River by Thomas McKay. The fort was abandoned in 1854 due to frequent Indian attacks and a damaging flood in 1853.

Fort Boise Replica, Parma, Idaho

Fort Boise Marker

View of the Snake River from the Fort Boise Marker Location

Oregon Trail Marker in Parma, Idaho

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Location: West of I-84 off Hwy 20/26 on Old Fort Boise Road, near Parma, Idaho. Maps & Images Lat: 43.823668 Long: -117.020413 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 2,200'

Links:

• Oregon Trail
• Idaho History
• Yahoo Map

Books:

• Bird, Annie Laurie, Old Fort Boise, Old Fort Boise Historical Society, Parma, Idaho, 1971, ASIN: B0006CCAG4

Visited: 12 Oct 2009

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