National Register of Historic Places listings in Gem County, Idaho facts for kids

Imagine a special list that helps protect important old buildings and places! That's what the National Register of Historic Places is. It's like a hall of fame for historical sites across the United States. When a place is on this list, it means it's super important to our history and culture. This helps make sure these places are looked after for future generations.

In Gem County, Idaho, there are several amazing places on this list. These sites tell us stories about the past of this area. You can even find their exact locations on a map using their coordinates! New places are added to the Register every week, so the list keeps growing.

Location of Gem County in Idaho

Historic Places in Gem County

This section lists the special places in Gem County that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Each entry tells you a bit about the building or site.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	F. T. Bliss House		November 17, 1982 (#82000345)	E. 2nd and McKinley Sts. 43°52′24″N 116°29′46″W / 43.873358°N 116.496159°W / 43.873358; -116.496159 (F. T. Bliss House)	Emmett
2	Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart		December 3, 1980 (#80001323)	211 E. 1st St. 43°52′28″N 116°29′54″W / 43.874408°N 116.498411°W / 43.874408; -116.498411 (Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart)	Emmett
3	Emmett Presbyterian Church		December 3, 1980 (#80001324)	223 E. 2nd St. 43°52′24″N 116°29′51″W / 43.873332°N 116.497492°W / 43.873332; -116.497492 (Emmett Presbyterian Church)	Emmett
4	First Baptist Church of Emmett		December 3, 1980 (#80001325)	126 S. Hayes Ave. 43°52′29″N 116°29′54″W / 43.874844°N 116.498414°W / 43.874844; -116.498414 (First Baptist Church of Emmett)	Emmett
5	Gem County Courthouse		November 17, 1982 (#82000347)	Main St. and McKinley Ave. 43°52′31″N 116°29′42″W / 43.875250°N 116.495106°W / 43.875250; -116.495106 (Gem County Courthouse)	Emmett
6	Methodist Episcopal Church		December 3, 1980 (#80001326)	132 S. Washington Ave. 43°52′29″N 116°29′59″W / 43.874760°N 116.499741°W / 43.874760; -116.499741 (Methodist Episcopal Church)	Emmett	This building no longer exists.
7	Ola School		May 5, 1992 (#92000415)	5 Ola School Rd. 44°10′37″N 116°17′24″W / 44.176809°N 116.290119°W / 44.176809; -116.290119 (Ola School)	Ola
8	Oregon Short Line Railway Depot		April 27, 1995 (#95000506)	119 N. Commercial Ave. 43°52′35″N 116°30′05″W / 43.876389°N 116.501418°W / 43.876389; -116.501418 (Oregon Short Line Railway Depot)	Emmett
9	St. Mary's Episcopal Church		December 3, 1980 (#80001327)	219 E. 1st St. 43°52′28″N 116°29′51″W / 43.874398°N 116.497532°W / 43.874398; -116.497532 (St. Mary's Episcopal Church)	Emmett
10	Sweet Methodist Episcopal Church		July 9, 1997 (#97000766)	7200 Sweet-Ola Highway 43°58′08″N 116°19′40″W / 43.969001°N 116.327685°W / 43.969001; -116.327685 (Sweet Methodist Episcopal Church)	Sweet

Former Historic Places

Sometimes, a place is removed from the National Register. This can happen if the building is changed too much or no longer exists.