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To the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Maintenance District

On May 19th, 2026, an Election was held to form the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery Maintenance District. The property owners voted in favor of forming the maintenance district. The Cemetery is Located 5 miles south of Hansen, Idaho, the Rock Creek Cemetery-new name is the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery Maintenance District —is a peaceful, historic resting place that honors both pioneer heritage and military service. Just one mile west of the cemetery lies the Stricker Store and Rock Creek Station, a significant 19th-century trading post and stage stop along the Oregon Trail. The cemetery was named after the town of Rock Creek. The old town of Rock Creek was located two miles south of the cemetery. John F. Hansen, who is buried in the cemetery, opened his first store in the town of Rock Creek and later moved the store to the new town of Hansen, which was located on the Oregon Short Line Railroad. The first burials were in the 19th century, and burials continue today into the 21st century. The cemetery continues to be open to all for burial. To arrange for a burial, contact Sexton Greg Bryant @208-421-2282.

History of the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery

The original cemetery, established as the cemetery for the town of Rock Creek on the Kelton road, was known as Rock Creek Cemetery. The cemetery has been in use since the 1870's. The oldest headstone is dated 1878. On February 1st 1907, 17 of the most important women of the town of Rock Creek incorporated the Rock Creek Cemetery Association one of the women was Lucy Stricker. The cemetery contains the graves of early settlers, travelers, and pioneers, including members of the Stricker family. One of the last Strickers to be buried here was Gladys Stricker (1899–1982), who rests in the family plot. Other notable burials include John and Lawrence Hansen, brothers-in-law; the town of Hansen was named for them, reflecting the diverse and often difficult lives of those who helped shape southern Idaho.

In 1993, the cemetery entered a new chapter when it was officially deeded to veterans organizations from Twin Falls, who began caringfor the grounds in 1988. It was then renamed the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery in recognition of their service and stewardship.

To honor both its historical roots and new supervision, the cemetery was divided into two halves: the western half, where most of the early burials are located, retained the name Rock Creek Cemetery, while the eastern half was named the Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In May of 2026, we entered into a new phase with the creation of the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery Maintenance District. From this point forward, the Cemetery will be cared for by the property owners within the Rock Creek Veterans Memorial Cemetery Maintenance District.

Although the eastern portion carries the “Veterans” designation, the entire cemetery is a public burial ground, and anyone may be interred there. In the past, originally the cemetery was the Rock Creek Cemetery, and in 1993 the name was changed to the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery, referring to the same treasured place. As of May 19th 2026, the new name, which was certified by the Governor of Idaho, is now the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery Maintenance District.

Though the names may differ depending on historical or funeral home records, Rock Creek Cemetery and Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery refer to the same treasured place. Visitors are encouraged to explore the nearby Stricker Ranch for a deeper connection to the region’s frontier past and to reflect on the legacy preserved in these hallowed grounds.

Maintence

Welcome to the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Cemetery Maintenance District. A group of Volunteers has maintain the Cemetery for the past 37 years, since 1988, volunteers from the Twin Falls Veterans organizations have provided all the labor and paid all expenses. Unfortunately, the Veterans organizations no longer have the veterans to provide the labor or the funds to care for the cemetery. The cemetery needed a way to pay for the operation of the cemetery. The Care of the cemetery is now provided by the taxpayers of the Rock Creek Magic Valley Veterans Memorial Maintenance District.

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