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: Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Christmas in St. Maries St. Maries December 5 Pocatello Pump Pocatello continuing thru September 20 Holidays in Sandpoint Sandpoint November 27 thru December 31 Festival of Lights Parade Twin Falls December 4

Other upcoming events include: Christmas in St. Maries St. Maries December 5 Winter Festival Malad December 4 thru December 5 The Eugene Ballet in The Nutcracker Twin Falls December 16 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Winter Holidays Antiques Show Ketchum December 28 thru December 30