Huston,_Idaho

Huston, Idaho

Huston, Idaho

Unincorporated community in the state of Idaho, United States

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]

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History

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

  • Connie Hill, postmaster of Huston.[6]
  • Ben Huston, homesteader.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Huston, Idaho
  2. [2]
    ZIP Code Lookup
  3. [3]
    Wiley, Danielle (March 25, 2016). "The Lost Town of Huston". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  4. [4]
    World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
  5. [5]
    "Abandoned Canyon County School House Gets New Life". 1035kissfmboise.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  6. [6]
    "Vheers and Jeers". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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