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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.
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Ghost Towns
of Washington County
Washington County History
Geography:
Total area: 1,474 square miles (20th 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:
Family History Center in Washington CountyUS 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:
Cambridge Joint School District 432
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 2nd week of June.
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