Huston, Idaho
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Huston, Idaho | |
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![]() Huston, Idaho | |
Coordinates: 43°36′37″N 116°47′00″W / 43.61028°N 116.78333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Idaho |
County | Canyon |
Elevation | 2,520 ft (770 m) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 83630 |
Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
GNIS feature ID | 396682[1] |
Huston is an unincorporated community in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. Huston is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northeast of Marsing. Huston has a post office with ZIP code 83630.[2]
History
[edit]In 1911, Ben Huston homesteaded 40 acres and he used 10 acres for the townsite.[3]
Huston's population was estimated at 50 in 1960.[4]
In 2005, Deer Flat Merc, the last business closed.[3][5]
Huston's name was used during the filming of Superman II (1980).
Notable people
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Huston, Idaho
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ a b c Wiley, Danielle (March 25, 2016). "The Lost Town of Huston". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- ^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
- ^ "Abandoned Canyon County School House Gets New Life". 1035kissfmboise.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- ^ "Vheers and Jeers". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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