The Unique Village In Idaho Where Time Stands Still
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Idaho is a rapidly growing state and a lot of towns are nearly
unrecognizable as the small communities that they once were. However,
there are still plenty of towns in our state where it seems the effects
of time have not taken hold. The town featured below is the perfect
example of this. It almost looks like time stands still in this little
known community of Leadore, Idaho.
There’s something enchanting about places such as Leadore, that are
filled with Idaho history. Perhaps it’s because they are a reflection of
a simpler time. Keep reading for more information about this delightful
town.
Nestled within the central Idaho
mountains is a small town that goes unnoticed by many people. The town
of Leadore is one of the two official "cities" in Lemhi County and most
people don't even seem to know it's there.
The historic town is home to
approximately 100 people. It's a quaint community—one where very little
happens, but that's just how the townspeople like it.
Leadore dates back to 1910. It's
population really began to increase when the Gilmore and Pittsburgh
Railroad was constructed through the Lemhi Valley. Leadore was the
location of one of the train's depots and many people moved to the town
to have access to the railway.
The town continued to grow from
1910 until around 1925. During its heyday, Leadore was thriving. It was
home to a bank, post office, hotels, barber shops, markets, and was even
the headquarters for the Salmon National Forest. All of that can be
hard to believe considering the town is so quiet and isolated today.
Many of the town's structures
look straight out of the past. It doesn't seem like much has changed
around here since Leadore was a popular train stop. This place
definitely has the feel of a typical small town. Everybody knows
everybody, and you'll likely get to know a few of them when you visit.
The town's population began to
dwindle when the railroad became abandoned more than 50 years ago.
Today, you can stroll through the town and observe many of the still
standing, century old structures.
Many travelers stumble upon Leadore when visiting the nearby historic site known as the Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns. The kilns are definitely worth a quick visit. These beehive shaped structures were used to produce charcoal in the late 1800s.
There may not be a lot going on
in the serene town of Leadore, but this place is a rare look into what
life during Idaho's early days looked like. It's not often you come
across historic towns like this one that look to be frozen in time.
Doesn’t this historic town look absolutely magical? If you thought
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