Linden, Idaho Explained

Linden is an unincorporated community in Latah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

Linden experienced a minor gold rush in the late 1870s.^[1] The Families residing on Cedar Creek Ridge applied for a post office in 1889 and the name Linden was selected. The post office was established in 1890, and remained in operation until the store / post office burned in 1928 [4] ^[2] The community was named after Linden, Missouri.

References

4. "Pioneer Families of Cedar Ridge" Anna Smith Mitchell 1978 .p. 3

46.665°N -116.5025°W

Notes and References

1. News: Ghost towns of Latah County . Moscow-Pullman Daily News . May 13, 1988 . 23 April 2015 . 25.
2. Web site: Latah County . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 April 2015.