Canyon County, Idaho
Beale, F. F., House
Blatchley Hall
Boise River and Canal Bridge
Caldwell Carnegie Library
Caldwell Historic District
Caldwell Odd Fellow Home for the Aged
Caldwell Residential Historic District
Dewey, E. H., Stores
Dorman, Henry W. and Ida Frost, House
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Fort Boise and Riverside Ferry Sites
Horse Barn
Houlder, Ellen, Farm
Idaho State Sanitarium Administration Building
Little, Thomas K., House
Lockman, Jacob P. House
Mercy Hospital
Middleton Substation
Nampa American Legion Chateau
Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District Office
Nampa City Hall
Nampa Department Store
Nampa Depot
Nampa First Methodist Episcopal Church
Nampa Historic District
Nampa Neighborhood Historic District, Old
Nampa Presbyterian Church
Nampa Valley Grange No.131
North Caldwell Historic District
Obendorf, George, Gothic Arch Truss Barn
Peckham Barn
Rice, John C., House
Roswell Grade School
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Paul's Rectory and Sisters' House
Sterry Hall
Steunenberg, A. K., House
Stewart, A. H., House
Strahorn, Carrie Adell, Memorial Library
US Post Office-Caldwell Main
US Post Office-Nampa Main
Wiley, Orton H., House
A.K. Steunenberg / Frank Steunenberg
Caldwell Train Depot
Emigrant Crossing
Fort Boise
Givens Hot Springs
Givens Springs
Guffey Bridge Snake River Idaho
Hostility Erupts Into Violence
Idaho's First Heroine - Madame Marie Dorion
Lower Boise
Marie Dorion
Northwest Nazarene University
Old Fort Boise
Old Oregon Trail
Peaceful Trading Turns Hostile
The College of Idaho
The Little White Church
The Ward Massacre
To the Memory of the Pioneers
Tower Theater
Violence is Avenged
In the early 19th century, European fur trappers and explorers, such as Lewis and Clark, began to explore the area, establishing trade relationships with the Native American tribes. The discovery of gold in the Boise Basin in 1862 brought an influx of settlers to the region. However, it wasn't until the completion of the Oregon Short Line Railroad in 1884 that the area experienced significant growth.
With the arrival of the railroad, communities and towns quickly sprouted up in what is now Canyon County. Caldwell, the county seat, was founded in 1883 and became an important transportation and trade hub. Agriculture also played a vital role in the county's development, with the fertile soil and favorable climate attracting farmers and ranchers to the region.
Over the years, Canyon County has gone through periods of growth and change. The county's population boomed during the 20th century, as it became a center for agricultural production, particularly for crops such as sugar beets, onions, and hops. Today, Canyon County continues to be an important agricultural area, while also experiencing growth in other sectors, such as food processing and manufacturing.
Brief timeline of the history of Canyon County, Idaho:
- 1805 - The Lewis and Clark expedition passes through what is now Canyon County.
- 1811 - The first recorded exploration of the Snake River by Europeans takes place.
- 1863 - Canyon County is established as part of Ada County.
- 1884 - The first settlers arrive in the area, primarily farmers and ranchers.
- 1891 - Fruit orchards are introduced to the region, becoming a major industry.
- 1913 - Nampa becomes the county seat of Canyon County, replacing Caldwell.
- 1919 - The Nampa and Caldwell irrigation districts are established, ensuring a reliable water supply for agriculture.
- 1959 - The Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is established along the Snake River in Canyon County.
- 1972 - The College of Western Idaho is founded, providing higher education opportunities in the county.
- 2007 - Wildfires sweep through Canyon County, causing significant damage to homes and farmland.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Canyon County, Idaho.