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Photograph of Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle
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Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

From the record

“The Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle, also known as the Blackfoot Tabernacle or South Blackfoot Stake Tabernacle, is a building located in Blackfoot, Idaho that formerly served as a tabernacle for large gatherings of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The tabernacle was designed by architects Hyrum Pope and Harold W.”

Wikipedia article Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 17 National Register listings published here for Bingham County · listed in 1977 · category: Building.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
  • Address. 120 S. Shilling St., Blackfoot, 83221
  • When was it listed? September 1977
  • Category. building
  • Census division. Blackfoot
  • National Register reference number. 77000456 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

29 since 1993

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 29 fires within 5 miles of Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle between 1993 and 2020, burning about 2,297 acres in total. 8 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined12
Natural8
Railroad operations and maintenance3
Recreation and ceremony2
Debris and open burning2
Equipment and vehicle use1
Power generation/transmission/distribution1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
9 September 2005Natural1,994 acresIdaho Falls DistrictDIVERSION
9 September 2005Natural160 acresIdaho Falls DistrictSTEVENS PK
7 September 2020Power generation/transmission/distributionunder an acreBingham CountyBINGHAM COUNTY ASSIST 8
7 September 2019Missing data/not specified/undetermined3.0 acresFort Hall AgencyFORT HALL ASSIST 4
4 September 2008Railroad operations and maintenanceunder an acreFort Hall AgencyFT HALL ASST 12
4 September 2008Railroad operations and maintenanceunder an acreFort Hall AgencyFT HALL ASST 11
4 September 2008Railroad operations and maintenanceunder an acreFort Hall AgencyFT HALL ASST 10
27 September 2018Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreIdaho Falls DistrictBINGHAM COUNTY ASSIST 10

Every fire recorded in Bingham County

Mines and quarries near this property

8 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 8 workings within 5 miles of Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle: 4 past producers, 4 producers. 4 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Gold, Platinum, Titanium. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Welch Ground, and Gold Point and Eagle BendGold, Platinum, TitaniumProducer1865
Snake River PlacerGoldPast Producer
Blackfoot Pit and PlantSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Miller PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer

Every working recorded in Bingham County

Storms near this property

60 of 61 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Blackfoot, the town this property stands in, in 61 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 33 thunderstorm wind, 9 hail, 4 funnel cloud, 4 flood. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
April 1995Tornado (F0)Blackfoot1 hurt, $500,000A series of tornados touch down in Bingham County causing damage to mobile homes, highway signs, and recreational equipment.
August 2014Flash FloodBlackfoot$300,000Nearly 2 inches of rain in less than an hour brought extensive flooding to the city of Blackfoot. Extensive street and parking lot flooding occurred with standing water on roadways a problem throughout the city. Several cars stalled out driving through water with one truck driving into an uncovered manhole Several manhole covers in roads became uncovered as the amount of water was too much for the cities drainage system. 30 homes and 15 businesses reported damage with house basements receiving the most damage. Several roads were also damaged. Damage in Blackfoot was estimated at $300,000.
March 2006Tornado (F0)Blackfoot$210,000F0 tornado touched down in the southeastern part of Blackfoot near Robertson Street and moved up University and Schilling Streets before lifting near the State Fairgrounds. Four trees downed at St Paul's Episcopal Church on Schilling Street. Windows at private residence on Schilling Street shattered and house severely damaged by felled tree.
March 2006Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$60,000no account filed
June 2013LightningBlackfoot$20,000Lightning damage occurred in Blackfoot. One home on S Adams Ave had a window blown out with siding damage and damage to utility lines and appliances in the house. A telephone was knocked down near the courthouse. A trailer at the Sage Hill Travel Center was struck by lightning and destroyed.
March 2006Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$10,000no account filed
September 1997Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$10,000no account filed
August 2023Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$5,000Numerous sections of trees and large tree limbs blown down just west of interstate 15 across the Collins, Aiken, Clarkson, Riverside and Groveland communities.
June 2011FloodBlackfoot$5,000The Snake River at Blackfoot was above flood stage from June 1st through June 19th. It was below flood stage from June 13th through June 16th. Water levels reached moderate flood stage and crested at 11.79 feet on the evening of June 10th. There was widespread floodign in the Riverton area resulting in the closure of Riverton Road with several homes threatened. A number of homes and access roads were threatened in the Thomas area near Riverbend Road and Wilson Road. Berm construction and sandbagging appeared to have been successful in those areas. Archery Range Road near the Rose Overpass was submerged and impassable for a period. In Blackfoot, sub-water seepage into Jensens Grove caused minor flooding of the park. Flooding of lowland and agricultural fields occurred adjacent to the river between Rose and Tilden Bridge.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$3,000Large tree downed on wood stockade fence knocking it down. Occurred along Pendlebury Lane. Power outage also reported.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$3,000Three large trees reported downed at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot.
August 2013Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$3,000Strong thunderstorm outflow winds on August 12th downed 3 trees at a Blackfoot home. It did damage to the roof and some storage sheds.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$2,200Two large pine trees and part of a willow tree downed on Colonial Loop just off of US Highway 26 in Blackfoot.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$2,000Large tree uprooted and down on a truck near the intersection of Dennis St and Opal Str.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$2,000Two trees downed on River Ranch Rd.
May 2011FloodBlackfoot$2,000The Snake River at Blackfoot reached flood stage of 10 feet on May 10th and remained over flood stage the remainder of the month peaking at 12.04 feet on May 29th. The Riverton area had widespread flooding resulting in the closure of Riverton Road with several homes threatened. The Rose Levee broke on May 27th resulting in the washout of about 200 feet of levee structure. Flows occurred through the Rose Ponds recreation area flooding campgrounds and a walking path. The Archery Range Road was flooded causing the evacuation of a resident from their property. In Blackfoot, sub-water seepage into Jensen's Grove caused minor flooding of the park and an industrial storage lot behind the Super 8 Motel and Blackfoot Medical Center. Flooding of lowlands and agricultural fields occurred adjacent to the river between Rost and Tilden Bridge. The Snake River at Shelley reached flood stage on May 16th at 12 feet and peaked at 13.15 feet on May 28th which was major flood stage. County Road 700 North southwest of Firth was closed. In firth, the Riverview Arena was partially underwater and extensive flooding of lowlands and agricultural fields occurred adjacent to the river between Firth and Rose.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$2,000Trees downed in the City of Blackfoot reported by law enforcement officers.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$1,000Large pine tree uprooted on corner of W Center St and Lansing St.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$1,000Large tree downed at Blackfoot High School.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$1,000Several reports of localized tree damage in Blackfoot.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$1,000Large cottonwood tree blown over with numerous small branches down as well.
May 2017Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$1,000Roofing material was blown onto Main Street in Blackfoot when a microbust struck a warehouse building owned by Blacker's Furniture Store. It tied up traffic for a very short time.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$1,000Thunderstorm winds knocked down basketball hoop, broke window in mini-van and tore shingles off roof.
September 1997LightningBlackfoot$1,000Lightning ignited a Tanner Lane straw stack with the resultant fire destroying about 2000 bales.
June 2009HailBlackfoot$300Broke car wind shield.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot$250Window at a residence broken by flying tree limb.
May 2025HailBlackfoot-Hail of 1.25 inches fell 14 miles northwest of Chesterfield.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-Idaho Power reported approximately 7,700 customers without power from Gibson to Blackfoot to Wapello.
May 2022Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-Mesonet site BLK 1 mile east southeast of Blackfoot recorded a 61 mph wind gust.
June 2019Funnel CloudBlackfoot-Funnel cloud photograph taken by public.
June 2019Funnel CloudBlackfoot-A funnel cloud was observed on Porterville Road just north of Blackfoot.
October 2016Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-A 72 mph wind gust measured 30 miles northwest of Blackfoot.
April 2016Funnel CloudBlackfoot-Photographs were taken of a funnel cloud near Blackfoot on April 29th.
June 2015HailBlackfoot-One inch hail fell in Blackfoot.
July 2015HailBlackfoot-One inch hail reported in Blackfoot.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-Sixty mph wind gusts reported by trained spotter 3 miles east northeast of Blackfoot.
June 2009FloodBlackfoot-Extensive street flooding from heavy rains in Blackfoot residential areas.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-A 74 mile per hour wind gust reported in Blackfoot.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-Trees blown down.
July 1998Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-Trees blown down.
July 1998LightningBlackfoot-Ignited brush fire that burned 23,360 acres.
July 1997FloodBlackfoot-Heavy rains flooded a few streets in Blackfoot. Some residents in low lying areas reported water in homes.
September 1997Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-Nearly 700 Idaho Power Co. customers were without electricity for nearly two hours because three cottonwood trees were blown across Groveland Road by an intense thunderstorm.
June 2009HailBlackfoot-no account filed
March 2006Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-no account filed
July 2006HailBlackfoot-no account filed
July 2006Flash FloodBlackfoot-no account filed
May 2005HailBlackfoot-no account filed
August 2004Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-no account filed
August 2004Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-no account filed
August 2003Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-no account filed
August 2003Flash FloodBlackfoot-no account filed
August 2003WildfireBlackfoot-no account filed
April 2002Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-no account filed
August 2001WildfireBlackfoot-no account filed
September 2001Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-no account filed
August 2000WildfireBlackfoot-no account filed
January 1998Thunderstorm WindBlackfoot-no account filed
August 1997HailBlackfoot-no account filed
July 1996Funnel CloudBlackfoot-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Bingham County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Shilling Avenue Historic Districtunder 500 feet1983
St. Paul's Episcopal Church0.1 miles1979
North Shilling Historic District0.2 miles1979
Blackfoot Railway Depot0.2 miles1974
Standrod Bank0.2 miles1979
J. W. Jones Building0.2 miles1982

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 77000456 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Bingham CountyAll 17 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.