Idaho County, Idaho
Ah Toy Garden
Aitken Barn
Arctic Point Fire Lookout
Baker, James V. and Sophia, House
Bemis, Polly, House
Big Cedar School
Blue Fox Theatre
Burgdorf
Butts Point Creek Fire Lookout
Campbell's Ferry
Carey Dome Fire Lookout
Celadon Slope Garden
Chamberlain Ranger Station Historic District
Chi-Sandra Garden
Chinese Cemetery
Chinese Mining Camp Archeological Site
Cold Meadows Guard Station
Deep Creek Ranger Station
Elfers, Jurden Henry, Barn and Field
Elk City Wagon Road-Vicory Gulch-Smith Grade Segment
Fenn Ranger Station
First Presbyterian Church
Foskett, Dr. Wilson, Home and Drugstore
Foster, Blacky, House
Gardiner Peak Lookout
Gold Point Mill
McBeth, Sue, Cabin
Meinert Ranch Cabin
Moore, Jim, Place
Moose Creek Administrative Site
Old China Trail
Riggins Motel
Salmon Mountain Lookout
St. Gertrude's Convent and Chapel
State Bank of Kooskia
Tolo Lake
Warren Guard Station, Building 1206
White Bird Battlefield
White Bird Grade
Yawwinma Traditional Cultural Property
A Mammoth Discovery
Area Industries
Asa Smith Mission
Buffalo Pit
Camas Prairie
Checkerboard Legacy
Clay's Swinging Bridge
Early Businesses
Educating Riggins' Children
Elk City
Elk City Townsite
Elk City Wagon Road
Entrepreneur J.J. Goff
Fabulous Florence
From The Beginning
Gass Creek
Gathering at Tipahxleewhum (Tepahlewam)
Gold Pans and Whipsaws
Gouge-Eye Legend
Green Swoard Camp
Hanna Cabin
Harpster
History of a Frontier Community
Home on the Grange
Howard Camp
Hydraulic Mining
Indian Post Office
Jackson Fork
June 17, 1877
Keeping the Faith
Kooskia Crossing Kiosk
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark Route
Lewis and Clark Route
Lolo Summit
Lolo Trail Crossing
Long Camp
Looking Glass
Manning Crevice Bridge
Memorable Homes
Moonshiner's Cabin
More Valuable Than Gold
Mount Idaho
My Name is K'useynisskit
Nez Perce Trail
Nez Perce Trail
Nez Perce War
Nez Perce War
Nez Perce War
Nez Perce War - Foster''s Gravesite
Nímíípuu and Selish
Nimiipuu Cycle of Life
Nimiipuum Wetes
Pheasant Camp
Riggins Area Honor Roll
Riggins in the 1940s
Riggins' Early Hotels
Salmon River
Salmon River Canyon
Salmon Trout Camp
Selway - Bitterroot Wilderness
Seventeen Volunteers
Small Prairie Camp
Smoking Place
Songs Of Sadness On This Sacred Path
Sterling Cabin
The ADVANCE Steam Traction Engine
The Camas Connection
The Camas Prairie Mammoth
The Eimers Legacy
The Evolution of a River Terrace
The Forest Service
The Jordan House
The Land Lewis and Clark Walked
The Lolo Trail
The Scow
Tolo, Alab-lemot
Truce or War
Welcome to Colgate Licks
White Bird Battlefield
White Bird Grade
Whitehouse Pond
Youve Got Mail
"...Across the Endless Sea of Mountains..."
"...Observe the face of the country..."
"to our inexpressable joy"
European exploration of the area began in the early 19th century, with fur trappers and traders from companies like the Hudson's Bay Company venturing into the region. The Lewis and Clark Expedition also crossed through Idaho County in 1805, leaving behind written records of their encounters with the Native American tribes.
Idaho County was officially established in 1864, during the gold rush period in the Pacific Northwest. The discovery of gold in the Elk City area attracted miners from all over the world, leading to the rapid growth of settlements and the development of mining towns. Idaho County became one of the most important gold mining regions in Idaho, with towns like Warren and Florence experiencing boom and bust cycles as the mining industry fluctuated.
In addition to mining, the timber industry also played a significant role in the economic development of Idaho County. The abundant forests provided valuable resources for lumber and wood products, fueling the growth of sawmills and logging operations. Today, Idaho County has a diverse economy that includes agriculture, tourism, and outdoor recreation, all building upon the region's rich history and natural resources.
Brief timeline of the history of Idaho County, Idaho:
- 1805: Idaho County was explored by the Lewis and Clark expedition.
- 1861: Idaho County was established as a county in the Idaho Territory.
- 1875: The county seat was moved from Florence to Mount Idaho.
- 1904: The present-day county seat, Grangeville, was established.
- 2000: The population of Idaho County reached 15,511.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Idaho County, Idaho.