Idaho Counties

The territory that is now Idaho was originally part of the Washington Territory. The growth of population that resulted from the gold rushes of the 1860s produced the Idaho Territory in 1863. At that time, Idaho had just four counties. The Idaho Legislature, first territorial and later state, divided and subdivided the original four counties until in 1919, the state had its present lineup of 44 counties.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Idaho Events Are: U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races Priest Lake February 6 thru February 7 "Fools" a Neil Simon Play Boise January 15 Fire & Ice Winter Fest Lava Hot Springs February 6 thru February 7 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Yuletide Celebration Wallace December 5

Other upcoming events include: Fire & Ice Winter Fest Lava Hot Springs February 6 thru February 7 iO Theater! The Improvised Shakespeare Company Idaho Falls January 15 Christmas in the Night Time Skies Pocatello November 29 U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races Priest Lake February 6 thru February 7 Hometown Festival of Lights Rexburg November 27