Idaho became the 43rd state on July 3, 1890. While many Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4, Idahoans have a special reason to celebrate on July 3.
Idaho’s Statehood History
Idaho’s journey to statehood began with President Abraham Lincoln’s vision for the region. Although Lincoln was assassinated before Idaho joined the union, his legacy lives on in the state’s history.
Today, Idaho is known for its natural beauty, including the famous Snake River, which daredevil Evil Knievel attempted to jump with a rocket. The state is also home to over 107,000 miles of rivers and waterways, which could stretch across the United States thirty-eight times.
To celebrate Idaho’s statehood, residents can visit the state’s history museum, the Warhawk Museum in Nampa, or watch a documentary about the state’s creator, President Abraham Lincoln. They can also visit the statue of President Lincoln on the statehouse grounds or the giant sitting statue of Old Abe at Julia Davis Park.
Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.
