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Huston, Idaho
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Huston, Idaho
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 Huston, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Huston, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Canyon |
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (770 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83630
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396682 |
Huston is a small, unincorporated community in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northeast of Marsing. Huston has its own post office with the ZIP code 83630.
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History of Huston
Founding the Community
Huston was started in 1911 by a man named Ben Huston. He was a "homesteader," which means he claimed and settled on land. Ben Huston used 10 acres of his 40-acre claim to create the townsite.
Population and Businesses
In 1960, the estimated population of Huston was around 50 people. For many years, the community had local businesses. However, in 2005, the last business, called Deer Flat Merc, closed down.
Huston in Movies
The name Huston was even used in a famous movie! It appeared during the filming of Superman II, which was released in 1980.
Notable People from Huston
- Connie Hill: She was the postmaster of Huston, meaning she was in charge of the local post office.
- Ben Huston: He was the original homesteader who founded the community of Huston.
