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Buhl is a city in Twin Falls County,
in the Twin Falls metro area. The history of Buhl
began with the vision of men who could see the potential
hidden beneath the sagebrush-covered area. The U.S.
government was interested in developing the west for
settlement and provided financial assistance for early
settlers under the Carey Act and the Bureau of Reclamation
Act in the early 1900's.
The town of Buhl was platted in 1905. Much to the
dismay of some early residents, the town was laid
out in the same diagonal design as the city of Twin
Falls. Normally a town is laid out in a north-south,
east-west direction for ease of finding places, but
the Buhl town site was arranged to get the most benefit
from the sun. Town lots were sold for as much as $1750
each on the main streets of town in early 1906. The
town was to become the commerce center for the west-end
of the county.
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Buhl, Idaho |
It was decided by members of the Twin Falls Land
and Water Company that the town should be named after
Frank H. Buhl because of his decision to donate land
for the initial town site. Mr. Buhl continued to be
a major support for the fledgling town throughout
his life. He contributed $25,000 towards the building
of the F.H. Buhl High School.
| One attraction you do not want to miss if visiting
Buhl is Balanced Rock. This famous rock is 40
feet tall and weighs approximately 40 tons. Shaped
like a question mark, the rock is accessible to
hikers by path. To visit this attraction, travel
17 miles south from Buhl. |
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Please meet one member of Buhl that did not take
advantage of Frank’s generosity by attending
the high school that bares his name. This is Ms Jessica
Eve-Jones. With the exception of Kindergarten through
the Second grade, Jessica has not been inside a government
run or private school. She is a purely home schooled
young woman. Jessica learned early on that public
schools severely lack when individual attention and
encouragement are needed. Her parents knew it too.
Jessica is the youngest of four children who were
all home schooled. Jessica is the only one left at
home know. She enjoys playing the piano and gardening
as hobbies. She is proud of herself for earning her
high school diploma. She finally has something to
show for all the hard work. Having reached a major
goal in her life, she now has turned her attention
toward college. Jessica is now enrolled with the College
of Southern Idaho.
Jessica has persevered and has earned not only her
diploma, but our respect too. Jessica is Citizens’
High School graduate of the Month for July 2006.
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