1. On April 13, 1805, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark arrived in what is now Lemhi County, Idaho, becoming the first known Americans to cross the Continental Divide.
2. In 1865, on April 13th, the Idaho Territory was officially established by an act of Congress, paving the way for eventual statehood.
3. On April 13, 1930, the largest earthquake ever recorded in Idaho occurred in the Borah Peak area, with a magnitude of 7.3. The earthquake caused widespread damage and resulted in 11 deaths.
4. In 1973, on April 13th, the first Boise River Greenbelt ribbon-cutting ceremony was held, marking the completion of the initial phase of the popular pathway system that winds along the river through Boise.
5. On April 13, 2012, a fire broke out at the Boise Foothills Landfill, causing smoke and ash to blanket the surrounding neighborhoods. The fire burned for nearly a week and destroyed over 70 acres of the landfill.
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In Idaho History
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