Glenns Ferry, Idaho
Home Of The Three Island Crossing

Glenns Ferry, Idaho (Home of the Three Island Crossing)

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Glenns Ferry Historical Museum

    Built in 1909 from sandstone blocks quarried across the Snake River and carried to the site by wagons and a barge, this building served as a school from 1909 to 1965. In 1987 the building gained a place upon the National Historical Register and was purchased by the City of Glenns Ferry to become a museum for the collection of articles significant to the history, development and the lifestyles of the people from Glenns Ferry, Hammett and King Hill area.

    This area has been blessed by people of diversified interest due to the early Indian inhabitants, pioneers coming on the Oregon Trail and staying to develop the sheep and cattle industries here, the Oregon Shortline Railroad making Glenns Ferry a division point, and the King Hill Irrigation Project bringing the early farming development.

    The museum is a collection of material from these significant diverse eras and industries as well as memorabilia of schools, household and personal belongings.

There is no charge to visit the museum, however, donations are appreciated since that is the means of support by which work can continue to renovate the building and further advance the quality of the museum exhibits.

Museum hours- Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm to 5:00pm June 1^st thru September 30^th

Or by appointment, call 208-366-7706 or call City Hall 208-366-7418

Purpose Of The Glenns Ferry Historical Museum, Inc.

The purpose of the Glenns Ferry Historical Museum, Inc. is to bring together those people interested in the preservation of this historical building, the history of this part of Elmore County and its place in the development of the West and to encourage appreciation for our American Heritage.

         The Glenns Ferry Historical Museum’s major function will be to discover and collect any material which  may help to establish or illustrate the history of the area, from the days of the original natives to the present time. Emphasis will be placed on the progress of the population due to the Oregon Trail Crossing, the ferry crossing, the Pioneers in agriculture, the advent of the railroad and the establishment of businesses in the communities of Glenns Ferry, King Hill and Hammett. The educational significance of the museum building will be established by the preservation of documents, photos and memorabilia from the various schools of this area in a room designated for that purpose.

            The museum will be governed by a Board of Directors who will use their discretion in receiving and providing for the preservation of museum artifacts such as photographs, portraits, paintings, scenes, furniture, clothing and all relics and material objects illustrative of life, conditions, events and activities of past and present historical significance. The museum will also collect and become a repository for printed materials such as histories, genealogies, biographies, directories, newspapers, pamphlets, catalogues, circulars, handbills, posters, memorandums, letters, diaries, service records, account books, journals and statements, etc.

            The museum will accept items for display either as a temporary loan or as a gift to the museum. Information regarding these loans or gifts will be available at the museum or may be obtained from a member of the Board of Directors.

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Last modified: March 16, 2009