Rexburg, Educational city in Madison County, Idaho, US
Description
Rexburg is a university town in Madison County in southeastern Idaho, located at an elevation of 1483 meters (4865 feet). The town spreads along several parallel streets with residential neighborhoods, shops, and a large campus occupying much of the built area.
History
Settlers from the Church of Latter-day Saints founded the settlement in 1883 and named it after Thomas Ricks, an early pioneer in the region. Ricks Academy, later expanded into a university, opened its doors in 1888 and transformed the small settlement into an educational center.
Culture
The university campus shapes daily life with students walking between classes and attending weekend cultural events. Several churches and religious centers offer regular services and community gatherings for residents and visitors.
Practical
Most shops and restaurants line the main street, where walking or driving around is straightforward. Hiking trails and recreation areas lie outside the town center and require a vehicle to reach them.
Did you know?
The Teton Dam collapse in 1976 flooded much of the town and left high-water marks still visible on some buildings today. This event led to a major rebuilding effort and new safety standards for water infrastructure across the region.
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Rexburg Idaho Temple
1.8 km
Ririe Reservoir
27.4 km
Rexburg Stake Tabernacle
155 m
South Fremont High School
18.4 km
St. Anthony Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
14.8 km
Ririe A Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
18.2 km
Jacob Spori Building
604 m
Fremont County Courthouse
17.7 km
Rexburg Rapids
630 m
Jefferson County Courthouse
19.8 km
I.O.O.F. Building
21.8 kmRirie B Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
18.8 kmJosiah Scott House
17.8 km
Madison County Courthouse
557 m
Legacy Flight Museum
2.1 km
Rexburg Spray Park
762 mFort Henry Historic Monument
11 km
St. Anthony Sand Dunes
21 kmEgin Lakes
16 kmEgin Bench
13.2 kmLewisville Knolls
26.5 kmJefferson Hills Golf Course
16.8 kmPoison Flat Trailhead
26.2 kmRomance Theater
52 mSquealers Fun Park
18.2 kmTeton Dam Scenic Overlook
21.4 kmScenic viewpoint
19.6 kmScenic viewpoint
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