Amsterdam, Idaho
Amsterdam, Idaho | |
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Amsterdam Amsterdam | |
| Coordinates: 42°17′45″N 114°35′36″W / 42.29583°N 114.59333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Twin Falls |
| Elevation | 4,685 ft (1,428 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code | 83301 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396039[1] |
Amsterdam is an unincorporated community in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States,[1] roughly 19 miles (31 km) south-southwest of Twin Falls.[2] Amsterdam is located along U.S. Route 93.[2] Amsterdam had a post office 1912–1954.[3]
Amsterdam is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
In the Early 1900s the southern area of Idaho went was part of a massive reclamation project and many irrigation projects were completed. This made the region livable for growing crops and ranching. In 1905 the Milner Damn was completed, along with a canal network supplying water to 200,000 acres of land, on the south side of Snake River Canyon. This attracted large numbers of settlers to the region.[4]
The community was initially settled around 1910 by Dutch immigrants from Iowa.[5] The town's post office was established in 1912.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amsterdam
- ^ a b "Amseterdam, Idaho 83301" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "Post Offices: Idaho: Twin Falls County". postalhistory.com. Las Vegas, Nevada: Jim Forte. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "The Twin Falls Times (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916". 2026.
- ^ Commission, MYCHEL MATTHEWS-Twin Falls County Historic Preservation (May 23, 2013). "Hidden History: Long Defunct Towns in Twin Falls County". The Times-News. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Amsterdam (Twin Falls County, ID)". roadsidethoughts.com. Retrieved March 17, 2026.