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This view shows the restored buildings of the Canyon Creek Stage Station near Mountain Home, Idaho. More info below:
Canyon Creek Station
John C. Fremont reported using the Canyon Creek crossing in 1843 and Lansford Hastings's 1845 Emigrant's Guide to Oregon and California listed the site as an important Oregon Trail crossing and campsite. Emigrant diaries report frequent use of the area.
In 1873, the family of emigrant Archibald Daniel homesteaded the valley near the crossing. Within a year of a residence and stage station was constructed of native lava rock. The Canyon Creek station with the adjoining farm and orchards served neighboring communities and travelers using the Overland Stage Route and the Kelton Road until the death of Marion Daniel in 1921.
Ownership of the homestead then passed through several hands. Renovated to its former splendor in 1965, the structure was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1976. The crumbling remains of the once incredible lava stone buildings and the nearby cemetery are the only reminders of the glory days of this important historical site, preserved for posterity by current owners, the Norstebon family.
The family of Avard Fairbanks donated the commemorative medallion located at the top of this monument in memory of all those who traveled the "Old Oregon Trail."
Erected 2008 by Elmore County Historical Foundation; Mountain Home Historical Society; Oregon-California Trails Association, Idaho and Northwest Chapters and E. Clampus Vitus, Snake River Outpost No. 1811 of the Lucinda J. Saunders Chapter No. 1881.
From: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=125784
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