History
Early settlers came to this part of the valley in 1886. Many more came in 1887 and 1888 and settled the eastern slope of the Goldfork Area. The valley floor and west of the river weren’t settled until 1900-1904. All supplies were brought in from Boise, Emmett, Weiser and Salubria Valleys by six-horse freight teams. A trip up from Boise to Roseberry with team and wagon took a week, longer in bad weather. Roseberry became a thriving town and was the largest town in the valley until the railroad came in 1914 to the newly founded town of Donnelly. The town was named after a Mr. Donnelly who was a prominent railroad man at the time.
Superbly Located
Located about 100 miles north of Boise, on the beautiful Northern end of Lake Cascade Donnelly is North Idaho’s newest hotspot. Nestled between mountains to the East and West this area is prime for some of the best deer and elk hunting in the state, as well as excellent fishing for Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon and Perch. Cozy, quiet little towns dot the entire valley floor offering a taste of a more simple life; offering unique shopping and dining experiences.
