Thomas E. Ricks, a pioneer with the LDS Church in the mid 1800s, founded Rexburg in March 1883 with a group of pioneers who decided to settle along the banks of the Teton River, after being sent to make settlements in the Upper Snake River Valley by The First Presidency of the LDS Church.

Who founded Rexburg Idaho?

Thomas Ricks Rexburg, city, seat (1913) of Madison county, southeastern Idaho, U.S., about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Idaho Falls. The city was founded by Mormon farmers led by Thomas Ricks in 1883.

Who is Rexburg named after?

The new community, named Rexburg after their leader (Ricks being German for Rex or King) quickly attracted men and women eager to bring industry and civilization to the West. By the time Idaho entered the Union as the 43rd state in 1890, Rexburg was the second largest city in the state.

Is Rexburg Idaho mostly Mormon?

Known to residents as “Americas family community,” Rexburg, Idaho, is home to a fast-growing population of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). The citys population, which is predominantly white and almost exclusively Mormon, has increased by nearly 50% since 2001.

What percentage of Idaho is Mormon?

24 percent Thats more than double the proportion in any other state. Idaho ranks second with 24 percent of its residents belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What percent of Idaho Falls is Mormon?

And Idaho is #2 behind Utah. I have seen numbers among church-going participants that LDS is about 75% in Idaho Falls, and 72% in Pocatello. However, keep in mind, this is among “church-going” participants.

Can Mormons drink soda?

While many Mormons do avoid caffeinated soft drinks, LDS Doctrine and Covenants – the revelation Mormon prophet Joseph Smith says he received from God — only explicitly forbids the consumption of hot drinks.

What is the religious makeup of Idaho?

In religious terms, the Idaho population comes in with 67% Christian based faiths, 4% non-Christian faiths, and 27% unaffiliated with any religion in particular.