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Fur Trade Post / Parma

Old Fort Boise

Old Fort Boise marks the Hudson’s Bay Company fur-trade post near the Snake River, long before Boise became a city.

Category
Fur Trade Post
Era
1834
Coordinates
43.7794, -116.9328
Old Fort Boise historical marker
Historical marker photo from Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub.

Map

Map locations are for illustrative planning only. Check the original source records, posted signs, land ownership, closures, and current conditions before visiting.

Why It Matters

It shifts the Boise story west toward the river crossing, fur trade, and Oregon Trail traffic that preceded the capital city.

Marker record title: Old Fort Boise.

Marker Number
85

Source: Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub. This page summarizes public marker data and adds editorial context.

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Primary source: Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub.

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