Category: Idaho
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10 Interesting Facts About Ammon, Idaho
Facts About Ammon Ammon was originally called South Iona because it was the dependent branch in the south end of the Iona, Idaho ward. On February 9, 1893, the name of the town was changed from South Iona Ward to Ammon, Arthur M. Rawson renamed the town in honour of Ammon. The city was officially…
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10 Interesting Facts About Post Falls
Facts About Post Falls Post Falls is named after Frederick Post, a German immigrant who constructed a lumber mill along the Spokane River in 1871 The elevation of the city is 2,182 feet above sea level Post Falls is located at 47°43’5″N 116°57’6″W (47.7179600, -116.9515900). the city has a total area of 14.11 square miles,…
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10 Interesting Facts About Twin Falls
Facts About Twin Falls Twin Falls was named after the Twin Falls of the Snake River. Twin Falls was incorporated as a city in 1904. Twin Falls is one of only three Idaho cities that has a council-manager form of government. The first people of European ancestry to visit the Twin Falls area are believed…
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10 Interesting Facts About Idaho Falls
Facts About Idaho Falls Idaho Falls is a city in and the county seat of Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. Idaho Falls is the state’s largest city outside the Boise metropolitan area, with an estimated population of 61,459, as of 2019. The city has a total area of 22.80 square miles, 22.35 square miles, 98%…
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10 Interesting Facts About Moscow, Idaho
Facts About Moscow, Idaho The postmaster Samuel Neff then completed the official papers for the town and selected the name Moscow. Interestingly, Neff was born in Moscow, Pennsylvania and later moved to Moscow, Iowa. The elevation of its city centre is 2,579 feet above sea level. The city has a total area of 6.85 square…
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10 Interesting Facts About Lewiston, Idaho
Facts About Lewiston, Idaho Lewiston was founded 161 years ago in 1861 in the wake of a gold rush that began the previous year near Pierce, northeast of Lewiston. In 1863, Lewiston became the first capital of the newly created Idaho Territory. The capital was shifted from Lewiston to Boise in 1865. The first people…
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10 Interesting Facts About Kuna, Idaho
Facts About Kuna Kuna originated as a railroad stop with coach transport to Boise. The city has a total area of 18.18 square miles, of which 18.08 square miles is land and 0.10 square miles is water. Kuna is located in Ada County, which was established on December 22, 1864, by the Idaho Territorial Legislature.…
