Canyon County, Administrative county in Idaho, US
Canyon County spans 1,563 square kilometers across southwestern Idaho, containing both urban centers and agricultural territories along the Snake River Plain.
The county's establishment on March 7, 1891, marked a significant administrative reorganization in southwestern Idaho's territorial development.
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions through regular farmers markets, crop festivals, and community events in cities like Caldwell and Nampa.
The Canyon County Courthouse at 1115 Albany Street in Caldwell provides residents with essential services including vehicle registration and property tax payments.
The county features Celebration Park, which contains Native American petroglyphs carved into dark basalt rocks along the Snake River banks.
Location: Idaho
Inception: March 7, 1891
Capital city: Caldwell
Shares border with: Payette County, Gem County, Ada County, Owyhee County, Malheur County
Website: http://canyonco.org
GPS coordinates: 43.63000,-116.71000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
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