Samaria is situated in southwest Oneida County, 8 miles southwest of Malad. It is bounded on the south and west by beautiful mountain ranges. To the east and north lies the rich fertile valley known as Malad Valley. Its chief resources are farming, dairying, stock raising and poultry industry. The first settlers of Samaria were …
Washakie – Setting the Stage
The settlement of Washakie, south of Portage, Utah, has a fascinating history. Many people believe that Washakie was an Indian reservation. That is not the case. Washakie was a project of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help the Shoshone Indians in a plan which came to be known as the Malad …
Washakie – The Settlement
In a history recounting the terrible Bear River Massacre of members of the Northwestern Shoshone, Colen Sweeten, Jr. reported in the Malad Idaho Stake Centennial History Book, “Mormon settlers began to have some success in their efforts to extend the hand of fellowship and friendship to the scattered Indians. When the survivors of the battle …
Early Settlers of Woodruff
Lying 12 miles south of Malad City, is the southernmost community in Oneida County, the center of which is situated just three miles North of the Utah-Idaho border. Initially known as “Muddy Creek” because of the heavy spring runoff waters making the creek running through the area muddy, the community was later named Woodruff in …
The Tithing Granary, An Economic Necessity For Early Malad Settlers
By: Cameron Wright, the winner of the 2013 8th grade History Project for “Most Historical” with his research on the “Tithing Granary”. The Tithing Granary was an important economic feature of Malad, Idaho. It was located near the historic Malad Co-op building during the 1860’s and then later moved to its current location today, behind …
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Malad High School Traditions
The Dragon Mascot Always known for their competitive sports teams, the “Dragons” is a fitting symbol for Malad High School. You would certainly think that the mascot, the dragon, came about because of the rich Welsh heritage the Malad Valley is known for. It certainly fits, especially when you read the Welsh legend about the …
Early settlers in the Malad Valley
Before Idaho became a territory in 1863 and before Oneida County was formed in 1864, there were people moving into the Malad Valley. After members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints settled in the Salt Lake City area in 1847, colonists started moving into other areas in the Great Basin. Many groups …
Legends of Early Robberies in Oneida County, Part II
Last week we related a story about Robber’s Roost, an area along the Portneuf Canyon in Bannock County, and a famous robbery that took place there on July 26, 1865. In 1865 that area was a part of Oneida County and was known to be one of the most dangerous stretches of road on the …
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The history of Daniels Valley
By: Paige Ogden Each year, Mr. Luke Waldron’s 8th grade class participates in an assignment to research and write a historical paper about Oneida County for the Malad Valley Welsh Festival. The histories are judged, and awards are presented by the Malad Valley Welsh Foundation. The winner of the 2013 8th grade History Project Award …
The First Oneida County Courthouse
An article in the December 25, 1941, Idaho Enterprise, describes the first Oneida County Courthouse. “Malad City contains a fine courthouse, which was built in 1882 at a cost of about $12,000, finished in the best style, and furnished throughout neatly and tastefully. “The building is a two-story building, with a balcony extending across the …