Gem County, Administrative division in Idaho, United States.
Description
Gem County is an administrative division in Idaho covering terrain traversed by the Payette River. The region encompasses agricultural lands and residential areas administered from Emmett.
History
The county was formed in 1915 from portions of Canyon County and Boise County. Its name reflects Idaho's reputation as the Gem State.
Culture
The population of 19,123 residents maintains strong connections to farming traditions while participating in regular community gatherings at the county courthouse.
Practical
County services operate from the courthouse located in Emmett. Visitors can find information and services related to property and vehicle matters there.
Did you know?
The region provides protected habitat for the Idaho ground squirrel. This native species relies on the local landscape for survival.
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Lake Cascade State Park
58.7 km
Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall
49.2 km
Anderson–Elwell House
49.4 km
First Baptist Church of Emmett
21.8 km
Archie Larsen House
44.7 km
North Fork Payette River Bridge
40.8 km
Salubria Lodge No. 31
60.9 km
Gem County Courthouse
21.6 km
New Plymouth Congregational Church
34.3 km
Emmett Presbyterian Church
21.9 km
Sweet Methodist Episcopal Church
12.1 km
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
21.8 km
Washington County Courthouse
49 km
Wilson House
61.4 km
James Rowley and Mary J. Blackaby House
44.8 km
Grant Whitney House
41.8 km
B. S. Varian House
49.6 km
Payette City Hall and Courthouse
42 km
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
21.8 km
Cambridge News Office
60.9 km
James M. Fisher House
50.1 km
Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead
39.7 km
Coughanour Apartment Block
42 km
Eagle Hills Golf Course
40.6 km
Col. C. F. Drake House
48.6 km
Morris Sommer House
49.6 km
Benjamin Watlington House
49.5 km
Reel Theatre 8
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