Grimes Creek

Grimes Creek is a stream in Boise County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

Grimes Creek was named for George Grimes, an prospector in 1862.[2] George Grimes was killed by Indians near the stream's course.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grimes Creek
  2. ↑ Co, W.W. Elliott & (1884). History of Idaho territory, showing its resources and advantages. Ye Galleon Press. p. 211.
  3. ↑ Rees, John E. (1918). Idaho Chronology, Nomenclature, Bibliography. W.B. Conkey Company. p. 76.

Coordinates: 43°43′34″N 115°57′07″W / 43.72611°N 115.95194°W / 43.72611; -115.95194


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