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Idaho Counties
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Idaho Counties
There are 44 counties in Idaho.
Counties are the largest political divisions within the state.
When Idaho became a territory in March, 1863, there were four counties in existence: Boise, Idaho, Nez Perce and
Shoshone. By the time Idaho became a state 27 years later, there were 15 counties. The rest of the 44 counties
came into existence during the 30 years after Idaho became a state. Two of the former counties disappeared
during this time. Alturas, which was created in 1864, was later divided into the many counties now found in
central Idaho. Logan County was only in existence for six years, from 1889 to 1895. It was combined with Alturas
to form Blaine County and Lincoln County, which was formed just two weeks after Logan lost its identity. |
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Nez Perce County, Idaho
Nez Perce County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
County Seat: Lewiston
Year Organized: 1864
Square Miles: 849 |
Court House: 1230 Main Street
County Courthouse
Lewiston, ID 83501-1975
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Etymology - Origin of County Name
Nez Perce County is named for the Nez Perce Native American tribe.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick
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History
Established February 4, 1864 by the Idaho Territorial Legislature with its county seat at Lewiston. Named for
the Nez Perce Indians who occupied the area before the white man. Previously established by the Territorial
Legislature of Washington in 1861. This was one of the four original Idaho counties in 1863 from which all 44
have been carved. The present boundaries of Nez Perce County were set in 1911. Lewis and Clark were the first
white men in the area in 1805. Lewiston served as the territorial capital for twenty-two months before the
capital was moved to Boise.
Neighboring Counties:
- North: Latah County
- Northeast: Clearwater County
- Southeast: Lewis County; Idaho County
- Southwest: Wallowa County, Ore.; Asotin County, Wash.
- Northwest: Whitman County, Wash.
Cities and Towns:
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- Culdesac |
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- Lapwai |
city |
Incorporated Area |
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- Lewiston
(County Seat) |
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- Peck |
city |
Incorporated Area |
County Resources:
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County Resource Guide
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The history of our nation can be seen as a prolonged struggle to define the relative roles and powers of our governments: federal, state, and local. And the names we've given our counties, our most locally based jurisdictions, reflects the "characteristic
features of our country!"
But age, size and colorful names of our counties isn't the only reason to explore counties' role in American history, or the history of county government itself. In fact, the story of county government reflects the larger meanings of American history.
Today's counties are the most flexible, locally responsive and creative governments in the US. They are the most diverse, varying in size, population, geography, and governmental structure. In their politics and policies, they express a 1990's political slogan "Think globally,
act locally." |
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