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New PlymouthPayette County,IdahoThe Idaho state capital is Boise. What would you like to know about New Plymouth
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The population of New Plymouth is approximately 1,386 (2001).
The amount of land area in New Plymouth is 1.639 sq. kilometers.
New Plymouth elevation is 2,250 feet above sea level. New Plymouth miscellany. Return to Index New Plymouth location: in southwestern Idaho about seven miles from the Oregon border. It is about 50 miles from Boise, the state capital.
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The climate for New Plymouth is moderate. Sunshine abounds here in New Plymouth with an average of 270 sunny days each year. There are usually about 180 frost free days during each growing season. Winters are cold, but extreme cold is not the norm with few days below zero. In the summer, the days will get warm but again, no extremes over 100 are normally seen. History & History Related Items New Plymouth history: New Plymouth is unusual in that it was planned out in Chicago before it was even settled in Idaho, platted in the shape of a double horseshoe with curving streets. It was founded by the New lymouth Society of Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago there was a public spirited man, William E. Smyth, who was the chairman of the executive committee of the National Irrigation Congress and a famious irrigation promoter. Mr. Smyth was determined to found a colony to serve as a striking argument in favor of his project - irrigation. He spoke throughout the east, urging young and old men to go west in colonies and develop the country with the help of irrigation. He wanted the first colony to be called New Plymouth and wanted it located in southwestern Idaho in Payette Valley. He found the valley adapted for his purpose because of the extraordinary water supply. The Plymouth Society of Chicago selected a committee to investigate the irrigated Payette River Valley and another site in Colorado, to be purchased for the colony. Later, in February of 1896, each colonist purchased 20 shares of stock at $30 per share, which entitled him to 20 acres of land and a town lot. He was to clear the land of sagebrush and plant fruit trees, preferably apples. This unusual town was platted with the horseshoe open to the north toward the railroad and the river. This area was planned as an industrial zone, and the acre tracts around the horseshoe were the residential lots. It was first known as New Plymouth Farm Village but was incorporated as a village just two years later as simply New Plymouth. Learn more about New Plymouth at this informative site New Plymouth attractions: The Payette County Fair and Rodeo is held here the second week of August each year. Highlights include FFA, 4-H and open class and commercial exhibits, a pet parade, siphon tube contest, the Market Animal Stock sale, food and game booths. A parade and rodeo is also held as part of the celebration. Outdoor recreation plays a large role in the area. Pheasant hunting is among the best in Idaho. Three reservoirs are in the area with many opportunities for fun boating, water skiing and other water sports. The local rivers also offer great excitement and fun. Winter sports are also available nearby at Bogus Basin, east of Boise, or Brundage Mountain at McCall. Waterwheels Payette County Agriculture Museum, Inc., Payette County Fair and Rodeo Return to Index
New Plymouth economy: diverse with industrial plants, railroad access and farming all placing high in the economic profile. All crops are grown, but favorites are hay, corn, onions, potatoes and sugar beets. Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Idaho
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