When did the first settlers come? Whose names are on the buildings and streets? Challis is a part of the rich history of Idaho. Search through the links below to read about Challis history. If you know of more interesting links, please add them for others to enjoy.
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Land of the Yankee Fork Challis, Idaho (www.ohwy.com/id/l/landoisp.htm) Land of the Yankee Fork Historic Area provides visitors with a chance to experience Idaho's frontier mining history.
BORAH PEAK 1983 EARTHQUAKE (www.seis.utah.edu/NEHRP_HTM/1983bora/1983bo1.htm) Detailed listing of the information available: newspaper articles, headlines, photographs, individual accounts, and excerpts from publications.
Challis, Idaho Travel Guide and Directory (www.gonorthwest.com/Idaho/central/Challis/challis.htm) Challis was founded by Alvah P. Custer in 1876, 3 years after gold was discovered in the area in 1873.
Ghost Towns (www.ghosttowns.com/states/id/idcuster.html) A map of the ghost towns in Custer County.
North Custer Historical Society Phone: 208-879-2846 Challis,ID,83226 (no website)
SCNF Fire Season 2000 (www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc/fire2000/) Fire Reports from the 2000 fire season.
US GenWeb Project (www.rootsweb.com/~idcuster/) Hosted by Rootsweb.
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