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