Historical Figures

Who were some famous historical figures in the state of Idaho?

* William Clark: Explorer, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and first Governor of Missouri Territory, which included present-day Idaho.

* Meriwether Lewis: Explorer, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and Governor of Upper Louisiana Territory, which included present-day Idaho.

* Sacagawea: A Shoshone woman who served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

* Chief Joseph: A prominent leader of the Nez Perce people who led his tribe in a resistance against the United States government in the Nez Perce War.

* Wyatt Earp: A famous lawman and gambler who gained fame in the American West, including in the Idaho Territory.

* Ernest Hemingway: A renowned American writer known for works such as "The Old Man and the Sea" and "For Whom the Bell Tolls," who spent time in Idaho and loved its scenic beauty.

* J.R. Simplot: A prominent businessman and entrepreneur known as the "Potato King" for his extensive potato farming operations in Idaho and his contributions to the state's economy.