Salmon, Idaho

Salmon is a city located in Lemhi County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,122. The city is the county seat of Lemhi County{{GR|6}}. Located in the Lemhi River valley, Salmon is home to the Sacajawea Interpretive Culture and Education Center, which focuses on Lemhi Shoshone culture, as well as the interaction between Sacajawea and other Shoshone and Lewis and Clark.

History

The Lewis and Clark expedition crossed the continental divide within 30 miles to the southeast of Salmon. Sacagawea was born in the Lemhi Valley near Salmon. The Sacagawea Interpretive Center was opened in Salmon in August of 2009.

Related Topics:
Lewis and Clark - Sacagawea

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