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Boise (locally / ˈ b ɔɪ s i / ⓘ BOY-see, also / b ɔɪ z i / [5]) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho.As of the 2020 census, there were 235,684 people residing in the city.
Nearly 40 percent of Idaho's total population lives in the area. Boise, from its foothills. As of the 2021 estimate, the Boise–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had a population of 795,268, [4] while the larger Boise City–Mountain Home–Ontario, ID–OR Combined Statistical Area (CSA) had a population of 850,341. [5]
By the time Idaho was admitted to the Union as the 43rd state in 1890, a further eight counties had been created, bringing the total to 18. After Canyon, Fremont and Bannock Counties had been created, Alturas and Logan Counties were merged to form Blaine County in March 1895; Lincoln County was formed out of Blaine County later the same month.
1913 – Idaho Labor Herald and New Freedom newspapers begin publication. [7] Boise-Payette Lumber Company in business; Map of Boise in 1917. 1920 – Population: 21,393; 1921 – St. John's Cathedral completed; 1925 – Union Pacific Depot opens Idaho Country Club founded, became Hillcrest in 1940
Map of the United States with Idaho highlighted. Idaho is a state located in the Western United States.According to the 2020 United States Census, Idaho is the 13th least populous state with 1,839,106 inhabitants but the 11th largest by land area spanning 82,643.12 square miles (214,044.7 km 2) of land. [1]
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is an educational park dedicated to Anne Frank along the Boise River. The memorial features guided pathways, waterfalls and a 180-foot-long (55 m) sandstone wall with quotes from various writers. Julia Davis Park, at over 90 acres (36 ha) is by far, the largest park in downtown Boise. It is home to a ...
Map of the Boise River Greenbelt within Boise. Several wildlife preserves are incorporated within the Boise Greenbelt. The Boise River Greenbelt is a recreational and alternate transportation trail along the banks of the Boise River through Boise, Idaho, United States.
Ada County was created by the Idaho Territory legislature on December 22, 1864, partitioned from Boise County.It is named for Ada Riggs, the daughter of H. C. Riggs, a member of the legislature; he established the county and was a co-founder of Boise. [5]