Chilly, Idaho facts for kids

Chilly is a small, quiet place located in Custer County, Idaho. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, the area is managed by the county government.

History of Chilly

The community of Chilly got its name because of the cool air often found there. This is especially true since it is located at a higher elevation.

A long time ago, in 1902, a post office was opened in Chilly. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1958.

Chilly was once home to more people. In 1909, about 107 people lived there. By 1940, the population had changed to 92 residents.