| Owyhee County was one of the original counties of Idaho, the first formed by the Idaho Territory legislature on 31 December 1863. It was named after the original name for Hawaii, as the region had become known after three native Hawaiians disappeared on a trapping expedition during the winter of 1819-1820. Originally much larger, it assumed it's modern boundaries in 1879. During the 1880s Idaho boom, the county was one of the most populous in the state, while today it is among the lowest in population. Our objective is to provide free genealogical resources to researchers with ancestry and interest in Owyhee County. |
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If you have information about Owyhee County, her communities and people, families who settled or lived in the county, local history, photos, or records relating to the area, since it officially became a county or before, or suggestions for us, we would like to hear from you. A significant number of additional resources will be added over the next few months. If you don't find what you are looking for on this visit, please come back again soon to check out the additions and changes as we grow and improve. |
