List of the oldest buildings in Idaho explained

This article attempts to list the oldest extant buildings surviving in the state of Idaho in the United States of America, including the oldest houses and any surviving structures. Some dates may be approximate and based upon dendochronology, architectural studies, and historical records. Idaho became a territory in 1863, though few structures survive from before this time. All entries should include a citation. To be on this list the building should either have been built before 1890, or be the oldest building of its kind in Idaho.

!Building!Image!Location!Completed!Use!Notes
Cataldo MissionCataldo1853[1] Jesuit MissionStarted construction in 1850, built with help from Native Americans using wattle and daub method, using no nails.
Pierce CourthousePierce1862[2] CourthouseOldest public building in Idaho, used until 1885 when county seat moved to Murray.
John A. O'Farrell CabinBoise1863[3] HouseConsidered first family home in Boise.
Fort Boise Officers QuartersBoise1864[4] Officers QuartersOldest surviving building of Fort Boise.
Fort Boise Surgeons QuartersBoise1864[5] Officers QuartersIncludes an 1880 brick add-on.
Cyrus Jacobs HouseBoise1864[6] HouseOldest surviving brick building in Boise
Rock Creek StoreRock Creek1865[7] StoreBuilt for the Rock Creek stage stop, which was the largest stage stop between Fort Hall and Fort Boise.
Christ ChapelBoise1866[8] ChurchMoved to the campus of Boise State University, now used as a chapel for wedding services.
Thomas E. Logan HouseBoisec. 1868[9] HouseNow located at the Idaho History Museum
First Presbyterian ChurchKamiah1871[10] ChurchBuilt on land belonging to Nez Perce tribe.
Assay OfficeBoise1871[11] Assay OfficeBuilt because of a large demand for an Assay Office in Idaho, as mining was a large part of Idaho's industry.
Lorenzo Hill Hatch HouseFranklin1872[12] HouseBuilt-in Franklin, Idaho's oldest incorporated town.
St. Joseph's MissionSlickpoo1874[13] MissionClosed in 1958 but well preserved with interpretive signs.
Boise1879House
Fort Sherman ChapelCoeur d'Alene1880[14] ChurchOldest building in the city of Coeur d'Alene
W. H. Watt BuildingHailey1882[15] StorefrontToday is a jewelry store.
Blaine County CourthouseHailey1883[16] CourthouseOriginally made for Alturas County.
Fort Lapwai Officers QuartersLapwai1883[17] Officers QuartersLast surviving building from Fort Lapwai, used during the Nez Perce War
Fort Sherman Powder MagazineCoeur d'Alene1885[18] Powder MagazineOne of only three remaining structures from Fort Sherman.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission.
  2. Web site: Pierce Courthouse.
  3. Web site: O'Farrell Cabin.
  4. Web site: Fort Boise.
  5. Web site: Building no. 4.
  6. Web site: The Parlor and Front Bedroom.
  7. Web site: Stricker/Rock Creek.
  8. Web site: Christ Chapel.
  9. Web site: National Register of Historic Places.
  10. Web site: First Indian Presbyterian Church.
  11. Web site: Old U.S Assay Office.
  12. Web site: Historic Franklin Properties.
  13. Web site: St. Joseph's Mission History.
  14. Web site: Fort Sherman Chapel.
  15. Web site: W. H. Watt Building.
  16. Web site: Roof repairs mostly done on Blaine County courthouse.
  17. Web site: Fort Lapwai History.
  18. Web site: North Idaho college restores old powder magazine.

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