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  2. American Falls was a landmark waterfall on the Snake River, named after a party of American trappers whose boat went over the falls. The Wilson Price Hunt expedition in 1811 camped at the falls one night and the expedition of John C. Frémont was here in 1843. The Oregon Trail passed north of town, through the present-day reservoir.

  3. The Moving of a Town. The first permanent settlement of American Falls was founded in 1800 and located on the West bank of the Snake River, on the opposite side of the river from the present location. In 1888, the “town” was moved across the river to the (what is now called) “original town site”. In 1925, the Bureau of Reclamation began ...

  4. Massacre Rocks State Park is a history-focused public recreation area in the Northwest United States featuring the Massacre Rocks, a famous spot along the Oregon Trail and California Trail during the middle 19th century. The state park is located along the Snake River, ten miles (16 km) southwest of American Falls, in Power County, Idaho.

  5. Apr 15, 2021 · About three hours east of Boise — and 30 feet underwater — you'll find the sunken ghost town of American Falls, Idaho. Since it's located at the bottom of the American Falls Reservoir, don't plan on visiting anytime soon. Although the once passed over this section of the Snake River, you'd have to be Jacques Cousteau to see it safely today.

  6. Dec 28, 2022 · American Falls is an enchanting town located along Interstate 86 between Pocatello and Burley. Approximately 4,500 people call this town home and it is a true gem in Idaho. David Ross/Google. In 1800, the first permanent settlement of American Falls was established on the west bank of the Snake River. David Ross/Google.

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