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Caldwell, Idaho

Located in Canyon County, Idaho, Caldwell was established in 1883. Governor Frank Steunenberg was assassinated by bomb in Caldwell in 1905. The resulting trial featured Clarence Darrow defending the accused.
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Founded 1883 | Population 63,800 | Peak 63,800 (2024) | County Canyon County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Caldwell, Idaho

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1883 Railroad Town: Oregon Short Line Railroad.
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1905 Steunenberg Assassination: Governor assassinated by bomb.
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1905 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Caldwell's character and economy.
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1905 Natural Disaster: Caldwell was impacted by a significant flooding.
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1990 Economic Development: Caldwell grew through the technology sector.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1883 Transport
Railroad Town
1905 Crime
Steunenberg Assassination
1905 Culture
Higher Education
1905 Disaster
Natural Disaster
1990 Industry
Economic Development

Did You Know?

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Governor Frank Steunenberg was assassinated by bomb in Caldwell in 1905.
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The resulting trial featured Clarence Darrow defending the accused.
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College of Idaho (1891) is the state's oldest private college.
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Caldwell is located in Canyon County, Idaho.
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Caldwell was founded in 1883.

Famous People from Caldwell, Idaho

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Butch Otter
Politician · Born May 3, 1942 · Age 83

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