Silver City Historic District (Idaho)
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This article is about historic district in Idaho. For historic district in New Mexico, see Silver City Historic District (New Mexico).
The Silver City Historic District is a historically significant mining area in northwestern Owyhee County, Idaho, United States.[1] It includes the abandoned town of Silver City and numerous nearby towns, mines, and mining remains, covering approximately 16 square miles (41 km2). Along with Silver City, it encompasses the communities of Ruby City, Boonsville, Dewey, and Fairvlew,[2] along with major silver mines on War Eagle Mountain[3] and Florida Mountain.[4]
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Silver City Historic District | |
Location | Owyhee County, Idaho United States |
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Nearest city | Jordan Valley, Oregon |
Coordinates | 43°01′01″N 116°43′59″W |
Area | 10,240 acres (41.4 km2) |
NRHP reference No. | 72000446[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 19, 1972 |
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