Crescent, Idaho facts for kids

Crescent is a small, unincorporated community located in Latah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county.

History of Crescent

Crescent has a short but interesting history. Like many small communities, it once had its own post office.

The Post Office

A post office was first opened in Crescent in 1895. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1930.

Community Life

In 1909, the population of Crescent was recorded as 47 people. This shows it was a very small settlement. One interesting story from Crescent's past involves a local nickname. The community reportedly had a unique challenge at one point. Because of this, the local church was sometimes called the "Bedbug Church" by people living there.