Mini-Cassia Heritage Hub
The Mini-Cassia area of south central Idaho is rarely described on maps or legal documents. “Mini-Cassia” combines Southern Idaho’s Minidoka and Cassia counties into a portmandeau-a phrase that combines two words into another unique word. Since the two counties share such rich, fascinating and interlocking histories and economic drivers, it often makes sense to refer to this interlocking geographic area as a single region. Early explorers traversed the area. John Jacob Astor’s party traveled the Snake River in 1811. Five notable Pioneer Trails crossed through Cassia County, with another branch of the Oregon Trail going through Minidoka County. The Oregon Shortline Railroad made the emerging town of Minidoka into the area’s communication hub throughout the early 20th Century. Minidoka Dam, one of the Carey’s Act of 1898’s first projects was the Pacific Northwest’s first hydro-electric plant delivered water to nearly a million acres of farmland throughout the are, transforming arid, desert land virtually overnight naming the bleak area as “Magic Valley, “because of its magical change of appearance. Its completion opened the area for homesteading in the early 1900s, with Minidoka County’s homesteading continuing into the 1960s. Rupert High School was the first high school in the US heated by electricity. Surprising facts, and all are true. We invite you to learn about this fascinating area, known for its friendly and resiliant people. No matter where you come from, you’ll find a home in our area. Welcome to Mini-Cassia!
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The first D.L. Evans Bank branch opened in 1904 and was originally located in a modest one-story building. It became the first bank in Cassia County, marking a key milestone in the community’s financial growth. In 1910, we moved to a larger two-story building and, in 1970, relocated to our current spot at the intersection of Market Avenue and Main Avenue, near Albion City Park and across from the City of Albion Office. Today, D.L. Evans Bank is the only bank in Albion, proudly serving the local community for over 120 years.
D.L. Evans Bank has expanded tremendously throughout the years, alongside the communities it serves. The Bank has grown to more than $3 billion in assets with 39 full-service branches. As we grow, we stay true to our hometown community bank spirit, knowing our success is tied to the strength of our communities.
Website: http://www.dlevans.com
Since its founding in 1929, ATC Communications has been delivering cutting-edge technology to rural Idaho and Utah for nearly a century. The family-owned and operated company is nestled in the heart of Albion, Idaho with satellite offices in Arco and Malad, Idaho. ATC serves over 4,000 subscribers in a 4,000 square mile area, covering six counties and two states. Beyond bringing telecommunications technology to rural Idaho and Utah, ATC takes pride in giving back to the community through high school scholarships, youth club sponsorships, and community service projects.
Website: www.atcnet.net
Located 3001 Elba Almo Rd, Almo, ID, United States, Idaho
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Discover Area Guides produces local printed guides for several areas in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. These guides are packed with local history articles, local businesses, lodging and food maps, outdoor recreation sites and more.
Website: https://discoverareaguides.com
Colby is a graphic designer/multi-talented ninja living in Burley and is organizing and updating DiscoverHeritageHub.com regularly with new content and resources.
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