The area has produced over $60,000,000 in prescious metals. In its heyday, Silver City had more than 75 businesses and over 300 homes. It had the first daily newspaper and first telegraph in the territory. By 1880 they had telephones. And by 1890, they had electricity.
Many great buildings still stand there today. It is only accessible from about May through October. But it is definitely worth the visit due to all that remains.
From Boise, Take I-84 west to Nampa. At Nampa, take Highway 45 south for 18 miles to Highway 78. Take Highway 78 south for 10 miles to Murphy. Continue on for about 3 or 4 miles. You will see a gravel road heading west going to Silver City. It's about 15 or so miles down this road.
