Sweet, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sweet, Idaho
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 Sweet, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Sweet, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Gem |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
83670
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 397232 |
Sweet is a small, quiet community in Gem County, Idaho, United States. It is not a city with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official town or city. Sweet is located in the countryside, about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Emmett.
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A Look at Sweet's History
Sweet was started in 1885 by a person named Ezekiel Sweet. At first, it was a place where farmers and ranchers could get supplies and send mail. It served the people living in the nearby Lower Squaw Creek Valley.
The Gold Rush Boom
Sweet grew a lot when gold was found at the Thunder Mountain Mines. By the year 1900, Sweet was a busy place! It had three saloons, three hotels, many different businesses, and even its own newspaper. However, the newspaper stopped when the gold mines ran out of gold.
Fires and Today's Sweet
Over the years, several fires destroyed most of Sweet's old downtown area. Today, Sweet is a smaller community. You can find a restaurant, a butcher shop, a repair shop, a lumber mill, and a post office there.
Historic Buildings and Landmarks
Sweet is home to some important historic buildings. The Upper Brownlee School and the Sweet Methodist Episcopal Church are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special history and architecture.
Just northwest of Sweet, you can see Shadow Butte. This is a well-known natural landmark in the area.
