Built 1865 NRHP Reference # 79000810 Phone +1 208-432-4000 | Architect James Bascom Opened 1865 Added to NRHP 30 August 1979 | |
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Location N of Rock Creek, Twin Falls, Idaho Address 3715 E 3200 N, Hansen, ID 83334, USA Similar Fort Hall, Rock Creek Station, Massacre Rocks State Park, Targhee Pass, Hells Gate State Park | ||
Rock Creek Station and Stricker Homesite is a historical site operated by the Idaho State Historical Society. It includes the Stricker Store and Farm, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Two previously important roadways (Oregon Trail and the Kelton Road) met at this site.
History
At one time, the Rock Creek Station was the largest stage station between Fort Hall and Fort Boise. In 1864, Ben Holladay selected the site for a home station on his Overland Stage Line. In 1865, James Bascom built the Rock Creek Store. In 1876, Herman Stricker purchased the store and remained the proprietor until it closed in 1897.
Visitors can see the Rock Creek Store building, Stricker home, reconstructed summer house, and an interpretive center.