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BlueBook ch 6
two counties in West Ada attendance zone
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On what date was Ada County established? | 12-22-1864 |
| How did Ada County get its name? | From the first white child born in the area; Ada Riggs |
| What is the county seat of Ada County? | Boise |
| In what year did Boise become the capital of Idaho? | 1865 |
| Who was Ada Riggs's father? | H.C. Riggs, one of the founders of Boise and member of the Idaho Territorial Legislature |
| How large is Ada County geographically? | 1,060 sq. miles |
| On what date was Canyon County established? | March 7, 1891 |
| How did Canyon County get it's name? | It is currently believed to be named for the Boise River canyon near Caldwell, however, some believe it is named for the Snake River Canyon which is a natural boundry for the county. |
| How many counties are there in Idaho? | 44 |
| Why do we only study two of the counties? | Ada and Canyon counties are the only counties within the West Ada School District attendance zone |
| How large is Canyon County geographically? | 603 sq miles |