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| Idaho Facts |
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Meridian is named for the Boise Meridian, the Idaho land surveyor's north-south line running through Initial Point, located 16 miles due south of the city. |
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Elk River is the home of the Idaho Champion Western Red Cedar Tree, the largest tree in the state. Estimated to be over 3000 years old this giant is more than 18 feet in diameter and stands 177 feet tall. |
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Idaho ghost towns include Silver City, Yankee Fork, Gold Dredge, and the Sierra Silver Mine. |
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