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National Register of Historic Places listings in Idaho facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are really important to history? In Idaho, there's a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes nearly 1,000 amazing sites across the state. These places are chosen because they tell important stories about Idaho's past. Every single one of Idaho's 44 counties has at least one special spot on this list!


Idaho's Historic Treasures: A County Guide

The National Register of Historic Places keeps track of important historical sites. These sites can be buildings, areas, or even objects that have special meaning. They help us learn about how people lived long ago and what events shaped our state.

What Makes a Place Historic?

To be on the National Register, a place must be important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. It might be linked to a famous person or a big event. It could also be a great example of a certain building style.

Why Protect Historic Places?

When a place is added to the National Register, it gets special recognition. This helps protect it from being torn down or changed too much. It also helps people get money to fix up and take care of these important sites. Protecting these places means we can all learn from them for many years to come.

Historic Sites by County in Idaho

Idaho has 44 counties, and each one has at least one historic place on the National Register. Some counties have many more than others! For example, Ada County has the most, with 156 listed sites. Butte County and Minidoka County have fewer, with only 3 sites each.

This list shows how many historic sites are in each county in Idaho. These numbers change sometimes as new places are added or removed from the list.

County # of Sites
1 Ada 156
2 Adams 7
3 Bannock 29
4 Bear Lake 92
5 Benewah 9
6 Bingham 17
7 Blaine 23
8 Boise 4
9 Bonner 16
10 Bonneville 31
11 Boundary 9
12 Butte 3
13 Camas 1
14 Canyon 46
15 Caribou 8
16 Cassia 7
17 Clark 4
18 Clearwater 8
19 Custer 37
20 Elmore 22
21 Franklin 10
22 Fremont 12
23 Gem 10
24 Gooding 13
25 Idaho 39
26 Jefferson 5
27 Jerome 65
28 Kootenai 42
29 Latah 52
30 Lemhi 15
31 Lewis 4
32 Lincoln 41
33 Madison 3
34 Minidoka 3
35 Nez Perce 30
36 Oneida 7
37 Owyhee 14
38 Payette 15
39 Power 12
40 Shoshone 22
41 Teton 5
42 Twin Falls 39
43 Valley 24
44 Washington 29
(duplicates) (11)
TOTAL 1,029

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