Centerville
Center of the Basin
State: Idaho
County: Boise County
Founded: 1862
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 3,000
Centerville was situated centrally in the Boise Basin mines. It had a large Chinese population who worked the mines and ran businesses. Today, it is a quiet hamlet with some old buildings and mining scars visible in the surrounding hills.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Large Chinese heritage
- Central location in basin
- Semi-inhabited today
Location
Address: Centerville, ID
Coordinates: 43.9167, -115.8833