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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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Oneida County, Idaho
Oneida County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
County Seat: Malad City
Year Organized: 1864
Square Miles: 1,200 |
Court House: 10 Court Street
County Courthouse
Malad City, ID 83252-0000
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Etymology - Origin of County Name
Oneida County is named for the Oneida Lake area of New York from which many early settlers hailed.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick
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History
Established January 22, 1864 with its county seat at Soda Springs. In 1866 it was moved to Malad City, because of its
growth and its location on the stagecoach line and freight road between Corinne, Utah, and the mines in Butte, Montana.
Named for Lake Oneida, New York, the area from which most of the early settlers had emigrated.
Neighboring Counties:
- Northeast: Bannock County
- East: Franklin County
- Southeast: Cache County, Utah
- Southwest: Box Elder County, Utah
- West: Cassia County
- Northwest: Power County
Cities and Towns:
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County Resources:
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Online High Schools
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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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