North Shilling Historic District

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

From the record

One of 17 National Register listings published here for Bingham County · listed in 1979 · category: District.

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

The listing

Address. N. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot, 83221
When was it listed? August 1979
Category. district
Census division. Blackfoot
National Register reference number. 79000777 - 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

30 since 1993

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 30 fires within 5 miles of North Shilling Historic District between 1993 and 2020, burning about 2,300 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/undetermined	13
Natural	8
Railroad operations and maintenance	3
Recreation and ceremony	2
Debris and open burning	2
Equipment and vehicle use	1
Power generation/transmission/distribution	1

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

Date	Cause	Size	Reported by	Name on the report
9 September 2005	Natural	1,994 acres	Idaho Falls District	DIVERSION
9 September 2005	Natural	160 acres	Idaho Falls District	STEVENS PK
7 September 2020	Power generation/transmission/distribution	under an acre	Bingham County	BINGHAM COUNTY ASSIST 8
7 September 2019	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	3.0 acres	Fort Hall Agency	FORT HALL ASSIST 4
4 September 2008	Railroad operations and maintenance	under an acre	Fort Hall Agency	FT HALL ASST 12
4 September 2008	Railroad operations and maintenance	under an acre	Fort Hall Agency	FT HALL ASST 11
4 September 2008	Railroad operations and maintenance	under an acre	Fort Hall Agency	FT HALL ASST 10
27 September 2018	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	Idaho Falls District	BINGHAM 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 North Shilling Historic District: 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.

Site	Commodity	Status	Recorded
Welch Ground, and Gold Point and Eagle Bend	Gold, Platinum, Titanium	Producer	1865
Snake River Placer	Gold	Past Producer
Blackfoot Pit and Plant	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Producer
Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Producer
Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Producer
Miller Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past 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.

When	Event	Place named	Harm	What the report says
April 1995	Tornado (F0)	Blackfoot	1 hurt, $500,000	A series of tornados touch down in Bingham County causing damage to mobile homes, highway signs, and recreational equipment.
August 2014	Flash Flood	Blackfoot	$300,000	Nearly 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 2006	Tornado (F0)	Blackfoot	$210,000	F0 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 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$60,000	no account filed
June 2013	Lightning	Blackfoot	$20,000	Lightning 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 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$10,000	no account filed
September 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$10,000	no account filed
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$5,000	Numerous sections of trees and large tree limbs blown down just west of interstate 15 across the Collins, Aiken, Clarkson, Riverside and Groveland communities.
June 2011	Flood	Blackfoot	$5,000	The 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 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$3,000	Large tree downed on wood stockade fence knocking it down. Occurred along Pendlebury Lane. Power outage also reported.
August 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$3,000	Three large trees reported downed at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot.
August 2013	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$3,000	Strong thunderstorm outflow winds on August 12th downed 3 trees at a Blackfoot home. It did damage to the roof and some storage sheds.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$2,200	Two large pine trees and part of a willow tree downed on Colonial Loop just off of US Highway 26 in Blackfoot.
July 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$2,000	Large tree uprooted and down on a truck near the intersection of Dennis St and Opal Str.
July 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$2,000	Two trees downed on River Ranch Rd.
May 2011	Flood	Blackfoot	$2,000	The 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 2010	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$2,000	Trees downed in the City of Blackfoot reported by law enforcement officers.
July 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$1,000	Large pine tree uprooted on corner of W Center St and Lansing St.
July 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$1,000	Large tree downed at Blackfoot High School.
August 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$1,000	Several reports of localized tree damage in Blackfoot.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$1,000	Large cottonwood tree blown over with numerous small branches down as well.
May 2017	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$1,000	Roofing 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 2007	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$1,000	Thunderstorm winds knocked down basketball hoop, broke window in mini-van and tore shingles off roof.
September 1997	Lightning	Blackfoot	$1,000	Lightning ignited a Tanner Lane straw stack with the resultant fire destroying about 2000 bales.
June 2009	Hail	Blackfoot	$300	Broke car wind shield.
July 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	$250	Window at a residence broken by flying tree limb.
May 2025	Hail	Blackfoot	-	Hail of 1.25 inches fell 14 miles northwest of Chesterfield.
July 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	Idaho Power reported approximately 7,700 customers without power from Gibson to Blackfoot to Wapello.
May 2022	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	Mesonet site BLK 1 mile east southeast of Blackfoot recorded a 61 mph wind gust.
June 2019	Funnel Cloud	Blackfoot	-	Funnel cloud photograph taken by public.
June 2019	Funnel Cloud	Blackfoot	-	A funnel cloud was observed on Porterville Road just north of Blackfoot.
October 2016	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	A 72 mph wind gust measured 30 miles northwest of Blackfoot.
April 2016	Funnel Cloud	Blackfoot	-	Photographs were taken of a funnel cloud near Blackfoot on April 29th.
June 2015	Hail	Blackfoot	-	One inch hail fell in Blackfoot.
July 2015	Hail	Blackfoot	-	One inch hail reported in Blackfoot.
July 2010	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	Sixty mph wind gusts reported by trained spotter 3 miles east northeast of Blackfoot.
June 2009	Flood	Blackfoot	-	Extensive street flooding from heavy rains in Blackfoot residential areas.
June 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	A 74 mile per hour wind gust reported in Blackfoot.
June 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	Trees blown down.
July 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	Trees blown down.
July 1998	Lightning	Blackfoot	-	Ignited brush fire that burned 23,360 acres.
July 1997	Flood	Blackfoot	-	Heavy rains flooded a few streets in Blackfoot. Some residents in low lying areas reported water in homes.
September 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	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 2009	Hail	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
March 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
July 2006	Hail	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
July 2006	Flash Flood	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
May 2005	Hail	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 2003	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 2003	Flash Flood	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 2003	Wildfire	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
April 2002	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 2001	Wildfire	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
September 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 2000	Wildfire	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
January 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
August 1997	Hail	Blackfoot	-	no account filed
July 1996	Funnel Cloud	Blackfoot	-	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.

Property	Distance	Listed
St. Paul's Episcopal Church	under 500 feet	1979
Blackfoot Railway Depot	0.1 miles	1974
Shilling Avenue Historic District	0.1 miles	1983
J. W. Jones Building	0.2 miles	1982
Ross Fork Episcopal Church	0.2 miles	1983
Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle	0.2 miles	1977

Sources for this property

National Archives record	The nomination case file for reference 79000777 in Record Group 79.
Bingham County	All 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.