Within two years it became the main settlement in the area and was even considered as a possible capital for Idaho Territory.

Idaho Territory assumed the boundaries of the modern state at that time.

He was Governor of Idaho Territory from 1871 to 1875.

The settlement grew quickly and was soon considered one of the major cities in Idaho Territory.

The Idaho Territory subsumed this land as well in 1863.

He was governor of the Idaho Territory from 1875 to 1876.

In 1862 he moved to what later became Idaho Territory.

Lewiston was the first capital of the Idaho Territory in 1863.

Also, two people who were appointed governor of Idaho Territory but never took office held other high offices.

The creation of Idaho Territory in 1863 established the final eastern border.