Local Histories

  • PDF: The Raft River Valley - Part One

    The Raft River Valley in Idaho was a vital corridor for pioneers on the Oregon and California Trails, offering water and passage through rugged landscapes during the westward expansion.

  • Dr. History

    Dr. History's audio stories of the Old West. Each week a new podcast. Stories of Cowboys, Indians, Mountain men, pioneers, the Oregon Trail, miners, cattle drives, stagecoach and bank robbers, the cavalry, outlaws and lawmen, some famous and some you have never heard of.

  • Genealogy By Jan

    Histories of Albion, Almo and Oakley. On the website, choose a category to narrow down your search.

  • Southern Idaho Tourism

    We promote recreation and tourism in a seven-county area of Southern Idaho. We also utilize tourism as a tool in community and economic development in an effort to grow the hospitality industry and bring economic benefit our communities.

  • Church History Archive

    The Church History Archives contain lots of bits of history from the mini-cassia area. Including a set submitted by Arlo P. Lloyd.

  • Cassia County History

    Cassia County History

    A quick overview of the long history of Cassia County.

  • Declo History Facebook Group

    Declo History Facebook Group

    For anyone to post historical information, stories, or old photos of Declo.

Historic Places

  • Albion Normal School

    Albion State Normal School was a public institution of higher learning the western United States, located in Albion, Idaho. Established by the Idaho Legislature in 1893, it was one of two normal schools in the state.

  • Albion Historical Museum

    Here we can see what life was like at the turn of the 20th century. Re-creations include a general store, a kitchen, music room, bathroom and bedroom.