The Teton Dam Flood - Idaho Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This history sign is located on the right pillar in front of the entrance to The Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center.

Marker Name: The Teton Dam Flood Marker Type: City Marker Text: The collapse of the Teton River Dam on June 5, 1976 unloosed a savage flood which caused $500,000,000 in damage, took eleven lives, and made thousands homeless in Wilford, Sugar City, Rexburg, Salem, Hibbard, Firth, Blackfoot, and Roberts. But this tragedy was turned into triumph by the victims’ own faith and courage and by an outpouring of aid by many volunteers from Idaho and nearby states, effectively coordinated by local leaders and generously supported by Ricks College, L.D.S. and other churches, Red Cross, National Guard, and government agencies. Their combined efforts to rebuild the stricken areas reflect the highest ideals of American citizenship and the indomitable spirit of the western pioneers. Placed May 19, 1980 Sons of the American Revolution Utah-Idaho-Montana-Wyoming County: Madison City: Rexburg Date Dedicated: May 19, 1980 Group Responsible for Placement: Sons of the American Revolution - Utah-Idaho-Montana-Wyoming Marker Number: Not listed Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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