Eagle Rock, was an early name for Idaho Falls, Idaho. The name was derived from an actual rock 7 miles upstream. These coordinates can put you near this location: N 43° 36.112 W 112° 03.528 (WGS84)
During 1864, Harry Rickets built and operated a ferry 9 miles north of the current location of Idaho Falls. Those who traveled along the river to access the ferry discovered an isolated basalt island in the Snake River that was the nesting site for approx. 20 eagles.
A small community, Payne, was built near this location on the railroad track. Today this area is called Osgood.
In 1972, a boy scout from Idaho Falls constructed a small monument on the west shore of the river, within sight of Eagle Rock.
Today, no eagles nest on this rock. The location is visited by fishermen, hunters, and photographers.
It is believed that early day Indians living in the area and coming upon this distinctive sandstone rock formation, very fittingly bestowed the title of the "EagleRock," which in actual fact does bear a striking resemblance to the head and wings of an eagle in flight.
EagleRock incorporated itself as a city in 1911, and was annexed to the City of Los Angeles in 1923.
EagleRock High School was opened in 1927, with 690 students, eliminating the need to send students over the knoll to attend Glendale High School.
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