Smiths Ferry, Idaho facts for kids
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Smiths Ferry, Idaho
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Location of Smiths Ferry in Valley County, Idaho.
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 Smiths Ferry, Idaho
Location in the United States
Smiths Ferry, Idaho
Location in Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Valley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.009 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.849 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.160 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
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(2010)
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 37.33/sq mi (14.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 400096 |
Smiths Ferry is a small community in Valley County, Idaho, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area recognized by the government for counting people. In 2010, 75 people lived there.
Smiths Ferry is located where the North Fork of the Payette River becomes calm and wider. It sits high up, about 4,554 feet (1,388 meters) above sea level.
History of Smiths Ferry
A long time ago, in 1887, a man named Clinton Meyers started a ferry service here. A ferry is like a boat that carries people or things across a river. Meyers used his ferry to move livestock, which are farm animals like cows or sheep, to their summer feeding grounds.
The ferry was also popular with freighters, who were people who transported goods. In 1891, Meyers sold the ferry to Jim Smith. That's how the place got its name, Smith's Ferry!
Getting Around Smiths Ferry
Smiths Ferry is located right along State Highway 55. This highway is the main road that goes north and south from Boise.
In 1977, this part of the highway was given a special name: the "Payette River Scenic Byway." This means it's a beautiful road to drive, with lots of nice views.
1962 Plane Incident
In 1962, a U.S. Air Force B-47E bomber plane was on a training flight. Late at night on August 22, the plane crashed in the mountains a few miles south of Smiths Ferry.
The crash caused a forest fire near the top of Packer John Mountain. The B-47 plane had started its flight from Davis–Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
See also
In Spanish: Smiths Ferry (Idaho) para niños
