History

Gibbonsville is located on the west side of the Bitterroot Mountain Range and was founded in 1877. This "Living Ghost Town" is just off Highway 93, which in this area of central Idaho follows the original route of Lewis and Clark on their journey to the Pacific Ocean.

George Kerns, a German immigrant, was one of the early owners of what is now known as the Broken Arrow. He decided that Gibbonsville was in need of a local brewery and applied for water rights on July 6, 1897, in order to begin his operation.

Kerns Brewery, at its peak, supplied 13 Gibbonsville and surrounding area taverns. Thirsty patrons came from all over Lemhi County and Montana to enjoy the brew.

Broken Arrow has had a variety of businesses as well as many name changes over the years. Kerns Brewery became a Texaco gas station in 1926. A store and cafe and cabins were built in 1926 and the RV park was added in the '50's.

In 1989 the "store," which had changed to giving out groceries and a handful of secondhand merchandise, gave way to an authentic Mexican food restaurant. Guests come from all over Lemhi, Custer and Ravalli counties to enjoy Rose Marie's fine cooking and welcoming smile. Family style meals are served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

Broken Arrow is located on Highway 93 fourteen miles south of Lost Trail Pass on the Montana/Idaho border. It is 33 miles north of Salmon, Idaho. The business is family owned and operated, taking pride in offering a home away from home setting. In addition to the clean, yet primitive and rustic log cabins, there are 12 RV full service hookups (including three pull throughs). Other facilities include tent sites, cook out areas and picnic areas. We are ideal for weddings, dances, parties, family reunions and get togethers of all kinds.

Rose Marie (208) 865-2241
Broken Arrow, HC 10 Box 1108, Gibbonsville, Idaho 83463