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Golden, Idaho
Golden, Idaho is located in Idaho
Golden, Idaho
Golden, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Golden, Idaho is located in the United States
Golden, Idaho
Golden, Idaho
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Idaho
County Idaho
Elevation
3,514 ft (1,071 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code(s) 208, 986
GNIS feature ID 396570

Golden is a small, quiet place in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

Golden is located along Idaho State Highway 14. It is about 33 miles (53 kilometers) east of Grangeville, which is the closest city.

Exploring Golden's Past

Early Days of Golden

Golden is a very small community. In 1960, the number of people living there was estimated to be around 50. This shows that Golden has always been a tiny settlement, likely a close-knit group of residents.

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