Stop by for a visit

This week’s memory is shared from some photos provided by Shelman Realty. Do you remember this place? Do you know where it is located? Do you have any memories you would like to share? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.

Andy Howe was shown in last week’s photo. He was standing next to the Meadow Creek sign he built for his Eagle Scout project. The historical information that is provided on the sign came from Curly Simon, a former Meadow Creek resident. Other volunteers that helped with the original sign were Terry Howe; Sue and Karen Howe; Howard, Donna and Rob Kent and Brett Onstott. Andy and the Eagle Scout project were recognized by Angela Kucera-Baker, his cousin, and John Callison. Andy has made this a life-long project, refurbishing the sign with his father, Terry, in 2011.

The town of Meadow Creek was located across the railroad tracks from the current Meadow Creek Campground. At one time they could boast a population of 200 to 300 residents.

In 1924 it had a store, post office, saw mill, school house, dance hall, ranger station, hotel and many small homes for the town folk. The town was accessed by the railroad until about 1914 when the present road was built for access to Eastport. It would not be until 1933 when Highway 95 was built. Meadow Creek was pretty much a logging town, but many a miner and stump rancher lived there too. All good things must come to an end and the last home was removed in 1975.

Your Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column. During the summer, the Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. To help maintain the buildings, a small entrance fee is charged at the door. It is $2 per person or $5 per family. There is no charge for those under 14 years old or for the Boundary County Historical Society members. Visit the website at www.boundarycountymuseum.org for a list of the latest events; follow us on our Facebook page; or give us a call at 208-267-7720.

The EAA’s first huckleberry pancake breakfast, for the year, will be at the airport on Satuday, May 28. After you have enjoyed your meal, come on into town and visit the museum. We would love to see you! Until then have a great week.