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Idaho Falls
History
Idaho Falls was founded as Taylor's Crossing,
named after Matt Taylor, who built a toll bridge across
the Snake River. The town changed its name to Eagle
Rock after a rock island that was the nesting site for
numerous eagles in the river 7 miles north. Later, the
town voted to re-name itself Idaho Falls, after the
rapids that existed below the bridge in what was then
called Black Canyon. The Idaho Falls Electric
Cooperative had not yet constructed the famous
artificial falls now in place (as part of a modern power
generation plant). The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints completed construction and
dedicated their Idaho Falls Idaho Temple here on
September 23, 1945 to serve the large Latter-day
Saint population in the area.
The community's economy remained agriculturally
focused until the Atomic Energy Commission opened
the National Reactor Testing Station in the nearby
desert in 1949. The town subsequently became
largely dependent on high-income jobs from "The
Site", officially called the Idaho National Laboratory
(INL) since 2005. In May of 2006, Inc. Magazine
ranked Idaho Falls eighth on its list of "Hottest Small
Cities" in the U.S. based on the region's job growth
rate over the prior 10 years.
Idaho Falls was founded as Taylor's Crossing,
named after Matt Taylor, who built a toll bridge across
the Snake River. The town changed its name to Eagle
Rock after a rock island that was the nesting site for
numerous eagles in the river 7 miles north. Later, the
town voted to re-name itself Idaho Falls, after the
rapids that existed below the bridge in what was then
called Black Canyon. The Idaho Falls Electric
Cooperative had not yet constructed the famous
artificial falls now in place (as part of a modern power
generation plant). The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints completed construction and
dedicated their Idaho Falls Idaho Temple here on
September 23, 1945 to serve the large Latter-day
Saint population in the area.
The community's economy remained agriculturally
focused until the Atomic Energy Commission opened
the National Reactor Testing Station in the nearby
desert in 1949. The town subsequently became
largely dependent on high-income jobs from "The
Site", officially called the Idaho National Laboratory
(INL) since 2005. In May of 2006, Inc. Magazine
ranked Idaho Falls eighth on its list of "Hottest Small
Cities" in the U.S. based on the region's job growth
rate over the prior 10 years.
Yellowstone National Park
Located just 110 miles North of Idaho Falls is
Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872 it is
America's first national park. Located in Wyoming,
Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of
wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and
elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are
Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most
extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand
Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872 it is
America's first national park. Located in Wyoming,
Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of
wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and
elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are
Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most
extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand
Canyon of the Yellowstone.
The Grand Tetons
Teton Valley Idaho (consisting of the cities of Victor,
Driggs, and Tetonia) is home to some of the world's
most beautiful scenery including the Teton Mountain
Range. The Teton Mountain Range is a small but
dramatic set of mountains in the Rocky Mountains
boasting a glacier summit of 13,772 ft on the Grand
Teton. Located approx. 85 miles NE of Idaho Falls.
Driggs, and Tetonia) is home to some of the world's
most beautiful scenery including the Teton Mountain
Range. The Teton Mountain Range is a small but
dramatic set of mountains in the Rocky Mountains
boasting a glacier summit of 13,772 ft on the Grand
Teton. Located approx. 85 miles NE of Idaho Falls.
The Idaho Falls Museum
The Idaho Falls Temple
The Idaho Falls Symphony
The Idaho Falls Padres
The Idaho Falls
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Local Businesses
& Attractions
& Attractions
The Yellowstone Motel
The Area
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