Custer, Ghost town in Custer County, Idaho.
The settlement contains preserved buildings from the 1800s, including a restored schoolhouse, Empire Saloon, and several private cabins along a single main street.
Founded in 1879 as a gold mining settlement, Custer reached 600 residents by 1896 before declining into abandonment by 1910 when mining operations ceased.
The Empire Saloon maintains its original structure with a poker table marked by bullet holes, showcasing the social dynamics of the mining era.
Visitors access the town via a nine-mile gravel road from Highway 75 at Sunbeam, with guided tours available during summer months.
The Challis National Forest manages this National Register of Historic Places site, where the Friends of Custer Museum maintains public access to the buildings.
Location: Custer County
GPS coordinates: 44.38750,-114.69583
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:18
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