Atlanta, Idaho
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Atlanta, Idaho is a town in Elmore County, Idaho, USA. It was founded in 1863 as a gold mining community. The official site for the town indicates it was named after the American Civil War Battle of Atlanta, though this occurred in 1864. It is located near the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Boise River.
Though founded as a mining community, and a number of private claims remain in the area, no significant commercial mining has occurred in the area for over 50 years, though more recently inquiries into opening a new plant have seen some headway. In place of mining, Atlanta has diversified into areas such as tourism, back-country activities, and preservation of the town's lengthy historic legacy.
[edit] References
- Atlanta, Idaho. Town website. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.
- History and Current Facts of Elmore County. County website. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.
