Middleton, Idaho
| Middleton, Idaho | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Motto: "Balancing Tradition and Progress" | |
 Location in Canyon County and the state of Idaho |
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| Coordinates: 43°42′23″N 116°37′13″W / 43.70639°N 116.62028°WCoordinates: 43°42′23″N 116°37′13″W / 43.70639°N 116.62028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Canyon |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Darin Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.71 sq mi (14.79 km2) |
| • Land | 5.66 sq mi (14.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,524 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 5,801 |
| • Density | 976.0/sq mi (376.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 83644 |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-52660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0373932 |
| Website | City of Middleton, Idaho Website |
Middleton is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,524 at the 2010 census, up from 2,978 in 2000. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Middleton was named for its location between the old fort Boise and Keeney's Ferry; it being the midpoint between the two. It served as a rest stop for those heading for Keeney's Ferry. It had a stage station in the early days of the Oregon Trail, a post office in 1866 and a water powered gist mill in 1871. The Ward Massacre occurred near the site in 1854.
Middleton is the oldest settlement in Canyon County, with the land being parceled out in 1863 by William N. Montgomery. The Boise River flooded in 1872 and cut a new channel, isolating the town on an island; as a result, the town moved to a new location in the years after 1880. The town incorporated as a city in 1910, although the certificate was not issued until 1971. The present mayor is Darin Taylor.
On February 1, 2007, 78% of Middleton High School burned down, caused by the overheating of a fan above the weight room. The 42-year-old building was built when fire codes required sprinklers to be installed, but there was no provision for their functionality. To save money during the construction of the school in the 1960s, the sprinklers were installed but were never connected to a water source.
Middleton is located at 43°42′23″N 116°37′13″W / 43.70639°N 116.62028°W (43.706353, -116.620228), at an elevation of 2,398 feet (730.9 m) above sea level.
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