By Gwenfred J. Crowther In the Spring of 1867 a group of the pioneers of the Malad Valley met and came to the conclusion that a flour mill was of vital importance to the community. They checked the possible locations and the various streams as a possibility of water power running the mill and doing …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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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 …
