Mining Town / Boise Basin
Idaho City
Idaho City began as a Boise Basin gold rush town and quickly became one of the most important settlements in early Idaho Territory.
- Category
- Mining Town
- Era
- 1862 gold rush
- Coordinates
- 43.8239, -115.8385
- Highway
- SH 21
Map
Map locations are for illustrative planning only. Check the original source records, posted signs, land ownership, closures, and current conditions before visiting.
Why It Matters
The town is not abandoned, but its street grid and old buildings still carry the scale of a gold camp that briefly mattered far beyond the mountains.
Marker record title: Idaho City.
- Marker Number
- 186
Source: Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub. This page summarizes public marker data and adds editorial context.
Nearby records
Other Idaho Points of Interest
Primary source: Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub.