Moscow, Idaho (1889)
Title
Moscow, Idaho (1889)
Subject
Moscow (Idaho) -- Maps<br>Moscow (Idaho) -- Pictorial works
Description
1 view : col ; 22 x 30 cm.<br>Scanned from: History of the Pacific Northwest : Oregon and Washington. Portland, Or. : North Pacific History Co., 1889. v. 2, p. 642. <br>Moscow was first settled in 1869, and was then known as Paradise Valley. In 1875, the name was changed to Moscow, though stories differ as to whether it was named after Moscow, Pennsylvania, or Moscow, Russia. In 1888/1889, by act of Congress the town became county seat of Latah County, newly formed out of Nez Perce County, and the town was also granted the state's land grant college at around this time. At least one of these (opinions differ as to which) came with the codicil that Moscow must drop its support for the movement to join the state of Washington.
Source
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, WSU Libraries
Publisher
Portland, Or. : North Pacific History Company
Date
1889
Contributor
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Rights
Contact Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, for copyright information 509 335-6691
Relation
Is part of History of the Pacific Northwest : Oregon and Washington : embracing an account of the original discoveries on the Pacific coast of North America, and a description of the conquest, settlement and subjugation of the vast country included in the original territory of Oregon : also interesting biographies of the earliest settlers and more prominent men and women of the Pacific Northwest, including a statistical and graphic description of the climate, soil, productions, industries, improvements and occupations, as well as the natural advantages and resources and artificial acquirements of the great states of Oregon and Washington.
Format
image/jpeg
Language
English
Type
Maps<br>Bird's-eye views
Identifier
WSU 353<br>F852 .H67 1889 v. 2 c.2
Coverage
United States--Idaho--Moscow
Collection
Citation
“Moscow, Idaho (1889),” Digital Exhibits, accessed November 14, 2024, http://digitalexhibits.libraries.wsu.edu/items/show/1916.