Latah County, Idaho
Adams, Abram A., House
Administration Building, University of Idaho
American Legion Cabin
Bank of Juliaetta
Bethany Memorial Chapel
Boarding House
Bohman, Axel, House
Bohman, Ole, House
Bovill Opera House
Campbell, Harry and Fern, House
Commercial Historic District
Cordelia Lutheran Church
Cornwall, Mason, House
Cox Barn
Davids' Building
Deesten Farmstead
First Methodist Church
Fort Russell Neighborhood Historic District
Four-Room House
Freeze Community Church
Genesee Exchange Bank
Hotel Bovill
Hotel Moscow
Hotel Rietmann
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Gamma Theta Chapter
Kendrick Downtown Historic District
Kendrick Fraternal Temple
Kenworthy Theatre
Kirby, Thomas, House
Lawrence, Russell, Farmstead
Lieuallen, Almon Asbury, House
McConnell, W. J., House
McConnell-McGuire Building
Memorial Gymnasium
Moscow Carnegie Library
Moscow Downtown Historic District
Moscow High School
Moscow Post Office and Courthouse
Nob Hill Historic District
Nordby Farmstead
Nu Art Theatre
Ridenbaugh Hall
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House
Skattaboe Block
Snow, Arthur, House
Soncarty, Edward and Ida, Barn
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Terteling, Joseph A., House
Three-Room House
Troy Downtown Historic District
Troy Hospital
University of Idaho Gymnasium and Armory
Vollmer Building
White Spring Ranch
Workers' Neighborhood Historic District
In 1871, the town of Moscow was established as the county seat of Latah County. It quickly became an important center for education and commerce, with the establishment of the University of Idaho in 1889. The university played a significant role in the county's development, contributing to the growth of the town and the region as a whole.
Latah County also played a significant part in the labor and industrial movements of the early 20th century. In 1917, the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) launched a major labor strike known as the "Potlatch Strike." This strike had a profound impact on the community, leading to the arrest and imprisonment of many labor organizers and resulting in a shift in the balance of power between workers and employers.
In recent years, Latah County has seen continued growth and development. The county's natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities have attracted new residents, while its vibrant arts and cultural scene have contributed to its unique identity. Today, Latah County remains a thriving and diverse community, with a rich history that continues to shape its present and future.
Brief timeline of the history of Latah County, Idaho:
- 1861: Latah County was established on January 14
- 1871: Moscow, the county seat, was founded and became a bustling trade center
- 1889: The University of Idaho was founded in Moscow
- 1893: A major fire destroyed almost all of Moscow's buildings, but the town was quickly rebuilt
- 1905: Potlatch was incorporated as a lumber town
- 1910: The Lewiston and Moscow electric railway was completed, connecting the two cities
- 1935: The Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad was completed, providing additional transportation options
- 1941: The Farragut Naval Training Station was established near Athol, bringing a surge of population and economic activity
- 1955: The Potlatch Corporation opened the Potlatch Mill in Lewiston, becoming one of the largest employers in the area
- 1970: The University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden was created in Moscow
- 1990: The expansion of the Palouse Mall in Moscow was completed, attracting more retail businesses
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Latah County, Idaho.