Wallace, County seat in Silver Valley, Idaho, United States.
Wallace extends along the South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River at 832 meters elevation, surrounded by the Bitterroot Mountains in northern Idaho.
The discovery of gold in 1882 attracted settlers to the area, leading Colonel William R Wallace to establish the settlement at Placer Center in 1884.
The Wallace Preservation Society maintains four museums dedicated to mining heritage, with the entire downtown district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Wallace Visitor Center distributes free maps and guides to recreational activities, including three rail trails and two ski areas within 15 miles.
Wallace produced twenty-one percent of global silver supply through its mining operations, earning the designation as Silver Capital of the World.
Location: Shoshone County
Inception: 1884
Elevation above the sea: 832 m
Website: https://wallace.id.gov/
Website: https://wallace.id.gov
GPS coordinates: 47.47310,-115.92500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
Idaho features natural lakes in mountain ranges, historic sites and geological formations. The locations include waterfalls, caves, sand dunes, hot springs and wilderness areas. Visitors find national parks, rivers for fishing and rafting, and historic mining towns.
Old Mission State Park
33.9 km
Bunker Hill Mine and Smelting Complex
18.4 km
Edward Pulaski Tunnel and Placer Creek Escape Route
6 km
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
34.9 km
Thompson Falls State Park
43.2 km
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company Historic District
23.5 km
Burke Canyon
6.9 km
Wallace Historic District
127 m
Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area
45.2 km
Savenac Nursery Historic District
41 km
Tourist Hotel
45.7 km
St. Maries Masonic Temple No. 63
51.5 km
Wallace 1910 Fire Memorial
1.9 km
Benewah County Courthouse
51.4 km
Wallace Carnegie Library
145 m
Sanders County Jail
45.3 km
Cedar Snags
16.5 km
De Borgia Schoolhouse
44.7 km
Crystal Gold Mine
14.2 km
Bedard House
45.7 km
Ainsworth House
44.9 km
Preston House
45.9 km
Thayer House
45.5 km
Grandchamp House
45.2 km
Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Dam Historic District
44.8 km
Hoyt House
45.4 km
Griffen House
45.3 km
Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum
106 mReviews
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