The O'Farrell Cabin is located at 450 W. Fort Street. The cabin is the oldest family home in the city and retains 85% its original construction. The O'Farrell family donated some land for the first Catholic Church in Boise. John A. O'Farrell was born in Ireland in 1823. His wife Mary Ann responsible for the first Catholic services in the valley. Services were held in the cabin for four years. (Information Courtesy of City of Boise.)
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