Museum of Rexburg: Home of the Teton Flood Exhibit

Name: Museum of Rexburg: Home of the Teton Flood Exhibit
Address: 51 N Center Street, Rexburg, ID, 83440, US
Telephone: +12083593063
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Artifacts & stories about Rexburg & information about the Teton Dam Flood.

11/25/2025

Tell Us Tuesday! Kentucky Fried Chicken had just opened in Rexburg with their iconic red and white roof and bucket of chicken display sign when the Teton Dam broke sending 80 billion gallons of water rushing into Southeast Idaho! The building only had one floor and one corner was demolished when it was stuck by logs. The windows and doors also had to be replaced. Kentucky Fried Chicken later moved to 2nd East.

For today's question, which street was Kentucky Fried Chicken located on during the Teton Dam flood?

A: Second North
B: First West
C: Center Street
D: Main Street

The answer will be posted in the comments of the original post next Tuesday!

11/21/2025

Fun Fact Friday! The Log Cabin Service Station opened in the summer of 1932. It was located at the south entrance of the city at Fourth South and Fifth West (current home of Les Schwab tires). The first proprietor, Leland Ricks, designed the station as well as other cabins in the arrangement of a camp. It was first operated by Don Grover and Orland (or Arland) Christensen. Later Edward “Rosie” Powell operated the service center for many years. The photo was taken about 1939 to 1940.

11/18/2025

Tell Us Tuesday! This bag is one of the most unique accessories that is the museum collection. The bag was damaged in the Teton Dam Flood. There is flood mud still in the bag as well and some damage to the leather. The history of who donated this bag was also lost in the flood.

For today’s question, what type of leather is the bag made from?
A: alligator
B: snake
C: goat
D: None of the above

The answer will be posted in the comments of the original post next Tuesday.

11/14/2025

Fun Fact Friday! This World War II jumpsuit was worn by Leland Widdison. The suit was issued by the US Navy and was an electronically heated flight suit. The suit is heavily padded, with a wool collar to protect from the non insulated airplanes of the time. Leland was born in Hibbard in 1923 and later died in 2006.

11/11/2025

Tell Us Tuesday! This U.S. Army uniform was possibly worn by Seymour Beesley during World War I. It is a private soldier’s uniform with discharge service and 40th Infantry division patches.

For today’s question, True or False: Veteran’s Day used to be named Armistice Day. The name was changed on June 1, 1954 to honor all American veterans of all wars.

The answer will be posted in the comments of the original post next Tuesday!

11/07/2025

Fun Fact Friday! The Kirkham building was announced to be built in March 1952. It was the third building to be built on campus. The groundbreaking occurred September 16, 1953. Part of the money for construction was raised by Rexburg and the surrounding areas. The Kirkham was finished in time for the 1956-1957 school year. It was dedicated on November 12, 1962, and officially named December 11, 1963.

Photo is of Ricks College campus in 1950 before the Kirkham Building was built.

11/04/2025

Tell Us Tuesday! Governor John M. Haines signed the enabling act for Madison County on February 18, 1913, but the new county had to be approve by the people living in the proposed county. An election was held to create the county and to declare the county seat. The two candidates for the seat were Sugar City and Rexburg. The elections were held November 4, 1913 (one hundred twelve years ago today!) and the county was approved by a large margin of 1757 voting in favor and 748 against. Rexburg won the county seat 1732 to 187.

For today's question, what county was Rexburg originally in?
A: Oneida
B: Bingham
C: Fremont
D: Bannock

The answer will be posted in the comments of the original post next Tuesday.

10/31/2025

Fun Fact Friday! In the early days of the settlement, stories about the Headless Woman of Moody Creek began to surface. No one knew where she came from but she always rode when the moon was high or a group was gathered at night. She was often seen riding after groups, her laughter echoing behind them. Late night picnic goers often would abandon their feasts to the headless woman only to discover days later that only the food was missing. Finally a man named Gooly got brave enough to attempt to discover her identity. Gooly and friends were out searching when she appeared and started to chase them. Gooly whirled around and began to chase the Headless Woman! Her mare stumbled and she tumbled off. Gooly jumped on top of her and ripped off the sheet to discover Smokey, the hired hand! The Headless Woman was never heard of or seen again.

10/28/2025

Tell Us Tuesday! This typewriter was invented by Reverand Thomas Oliver and was one of the first “visible type” typewriters because it was designed to allow the typist to see clearly what they were typing. The typewriter is sometimes referenced as a bat wing because of the unique way that typebars are designed. It is one of the earliest typewriters in the museum’s collection.

For this week’s question, TRUE or FALSE: This typewriter was most popular from 1907-1914.

The answer will be posted in the comments of the original post next Tuesday.

10/24/2025

Flood Fact Friday! The last symbolic final load of fill was placed on the Teton Dam’s core or Zone 1 on October 21, 1975. It was marked with a “topping out” ceremony. They would continue to move other fill for a few more weeks to finish the other zones of the outer edge of the embankment. This was a photo of the dam on November 5, 1975.

10/21/2025

Tell Us Tuesday! Yearbooks serve as a wonderful way to preserve history and give future generations a glimpse into what school/education was like in “olden days.” This photo was taken from the Archer Elementary yearbook proofs. It shows the officers of the student council.
For today’s question, what school year is this yearbook from?
A- 1978-1979
B- 1984-1985
C- 1990-1991
D- none of the above

The answer will be posted in the original post comments next Tuesday.

10/17/2025

Fun Fact Friday! The Kiwanis Club was first established in Rexburg on November 6, 1958. They have performed countless hours of service to the Rexburg area. Recently the Kiwanis members helped move over a hundred boxes of stored artifacts from the museum to the new storage area. We deeply appreciate their help and support.

Address

51 N Center Street
Rexburg, ID
83440

Telephone

+12083593063

Website

http://Museum.rexburg.org/

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