Idaho History
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Idaho Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Idaho. Many famous people of Idaho have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Idaho. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Idaho famous Americans have all made Idaho their home. This list includes Idaho historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Idaho who have influenced the lives of others.
- Joe Albertson (1907 - 1993) Grocery chain founder, opened his first grocery store in Boise.
- (1899 - 1994) Former secretary of Agriculture, prophet of the LDS church; born in Whitney.
- (1867 - 1941) The Sculptor of Mount Rushmore; born near Bear Lake.
- - Anchor and managing editor of CNN's Lou Dobbs Moneyline; grew up in Rupert.
- (1851 - 1930) Senator, born in Crawford County.
- Bill Fagerbakke (1957 - ) Played an assistant coach on the hit television series "Coach"; graduate of the University of Idaho.
- (1906 - 1971) Inventor of television. He first came up with the idea when he was only 14 years old. Emigrated to Rigby in 1919 at the age of 11.
- (1936 - )Played baseball for the Minnesota Twins and was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; born in Payette.
- Patrick McManus (1933 - ) Author, born near Sandpoint.
- (1885 - 1972) Poet; born in Hailey.
- (1938 - ) Musician, raised in Caldwell.
- (c. 1790 -1812 or 1884) The Shoshone Indian that interpreted for explorers Lewis and Clark; born in eastern Idaho.
- (1971 - ) skier, 2-time Olympic medallist, born in Triumph.
More Famous People of Idaho
- T. H. Bell educator
- Carol R. Brink author
- Frank F. Church senator
- Vardis Fisher author, Annis
- J. R. Simplot industrialist
- Robert E. Smylie political leader
- Henry Spalding missionary, Lapwai Valley
- Frank Steunenberg governor
- Lana Turner actress, Wallace
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