Huston is an unincorporated community in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. Huston is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northeast of Marsing. Huston has a post office with ZIP code 83630.[2]
History
In 1911, Ben Huston homesteaded 40 acres and he used 10 acres for the townsite.[3]
Huston's population was estimated at 50 in 1960.[4]
In 2005, Deer Flat Merc, the last business closed.[3][5] The confrontation scene in Superman II between the deputy sheriff and supervillains General Zod, Non, and Ursa took place in East Houston, ID.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Huston, Idaho
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ a b Wiley, Danielle (March 25, 2016). "The Lost Town of Huston". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- ^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
- ^ "Abandoned Canyon County School House Gets New Life". 1035kissfmboise.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |