Pioneerville
Hog'em
State: Idaho
County: Boise County
Founded: 1862
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 2,000
Pioneerville was the first settlement in the basin, nicknamed 'Hog'em' because the early prospectors hogged all the claims. It remains as a small community with a historic cemetery and a few old structures.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Originally named Hog'em
- First town in Boise Basin
- Historic cemetery
Location
Address: Pioneerville, ID
Coordinates: 43.9667, -115.8