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 It was November 19, 1892, when Idaho Governor Norman B. Willey signed the proclamation that officially created Canyon County in the State of Idaho, but the history of this area stretches much further back in time. From the early tribes that inhabited the areas near Celebration Park some 12,000 years ago to the early settlements along the Oregon Trail; the history of Canyon County is as deep and as rich as any place in Idaho. The introduction of the Union Pacific Railroad in the late 1800s created vast opportunities for business and agricultural expansion, which to this day remain two of the backbones of Canyon County's way of life. And the diverse agricultural industry we currently have wouldn't have been possible without the creation of the New York Canal and Lake Lowell, whose waters continue to irrigate more than 300,000 acres of farmland in Canyon County. Events like these played a pivotal role in shaping Canyon County into one of the premier places to live in Idaho. Canyon County Celebration – 120 Years: "This Land of Ours... This Land of Yours" gives readers an even further glimpse into our great history. The publisher and their team of writers have done a remarkable job of taking readers into the deep history of the past 120 years and creating a nostalgic reminder of what Canyon County used to be. Canyon County Celebration – 120 years: "This Land of Ours... This Land of Yours" introduces you to the people, places, and events that were paramount in the creation and expansion of Idaho's second most populated county. |
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