The Cities and communities of Washington County, Idaho *

Barton

Cambridge, Concrete, Crystal

Diamond

Eaton

Feltham

Heath

Jonathan

Midvale, Mineral

Rebecca

Salubria

Weiser (County Seat)

*This list of cities may not be complete. The list may contain towns, cities, villages, boroughs, neighborhoods, townships, ghost towns and other populated places.

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Information & Facts about Washington County, Idaho

Government:

Washington County official website

Washington County offices
256 East Court
Weiser, ID 83672
Phone: (208)414-2789
Fax: (208)414-3925

Population:

2000 - 9,977
1997 - 10,090
1990 - 8,550
1980 - 8,803
1970 - 7,633

Population Density:
2000 - 7.0 persons per square mile
1997 - 6.9 persons per square mile
1990 - 5.9 persons per square mile
1980 - 6.1 persons per square mile
1970 - 5.2 persons per square mile

Location:

Washington County is in western Idaho next to the Oregon border. To the north is Adams County and to the east is Valley County. To the south are both Gem and Payette Counties.

Climate:

The climate is moderate with cold winters and warm summers.
Average Winter temperature: 27.7
Average Spring temperature: 52.2
Average Summer temperature: 75.6
Average Fall temperature: 52.1

Average yearly snowfall: 22.0 inches (for Weiser)

Other Facts & Figures:

Median age - 39.2 years

Median income - $35,542 (family)
Per capita - $15,464

Housing Units:
2000 - 4,138


History:

Washington County was formed on 20 February 1879, carved out from southwest Idaho County and northern Ada County. It was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States. Weiser Bridge (now simply Weiser) was named the first county seat. Adams County was created in 1911 from northern Washington County.

Wilson Price Hunt and McDonald McKenzie came here in 1811 as the first white men to venture through the area. They returned in 1818 with trappers to catch Beaver in the Weiser River. The route taken by Hunt later was known as the Oregon Trail. A ferry began operation in 1863, run by R.P. Olds. The ferry was located about ten miles below the mouth of the Weiser River and was known as Oldsferry. Forts were built in this general area and by 1866, steamboats began to operate along the Snake River. The Oregon Short Line railroad arrived in 1884 and in 1899, the P&IN also came, bringing with them more people, supplies and the ability to transport goods and produce more effectively.

Try this history page for more information about Washington County
Ghost Towns of Washington County
Washington County History

Geography:

Total area: 1,474 square miles (20^th in size in the state)
Land area: 1,456 square miles
Water area: 17 square miles (1.17% water)

Longitude: 116.58
Latitude: 44.15

Genealogy:

US GenWeb page for Washington County

Kindred Trails.com page for Washington County

Cemeteries of Washington County
Political Graveyard for Washington County

Libraries:

Cambridge Community Library
120 Superior Street
Cambridge, Idaho
Phone: (208) 257-3434

Midvale Idaho Community Library
70 E Bridge Street
PO Box 127
Midvale, Idaho 83645
Phone: (208) 355-2213

Weiser Public Library
628 E 1st Street
Weiser, Idaho
Phone: (208) 549-1243

Schools:

Weiser Schools


Organizations & Groups:

the Greater Weiser Area Chamber of Commerce
309 State Street
Weiser, Idaho 83672
Phone: 208-414-0452
Fax: 208-414-0255

Attractions & Other Information:

National Ole' Time Fiddlers Contest
This contest is held every year during the third full week of June and is well-known for the best Fiddle music in the country.

Weiser Valley Round-Up & Rodeo
held each year the 2^nd week of June.

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