You’ll find Centerville, Idaho nestled in the historic Boise Basin, where gold was discovered in 1862 by George Grimes and Moses Splawn. This once-bustling mining camp grew to nearly 3,000 residents by 1863, becoming Idaho’s fourth-largest city. Miners could earn up to $200 daily during its peak, with saloons and boarding houses dotting the landscape. Today, only scattered ruins, two hilltop cemeteries, and the old stage road remain to tell tales of this golden era.
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8.1 Were There Any Notable Crimes or Shootouts in Centerville During Its Heyday?…