Vernon

Vernon is a locality in Ada, Idaho and has an elevation of 2,736 feet. Vernon is situated nearby to the neighborhood Hillcrest, as well as near the locality Barber.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Old Idaho State Penitentiary and Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park.

Old Idaho State Penitentiary

Museum

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The Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site was a functional prison from 1872 to 1973 in the western United States, east of Boise, Idaho. The first building, also known as the Territorial Prison, was constructed in the Territory of Idaho in 1870; the territory was seven years old when the prison was built, a full two decades before statehood.

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

Park

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Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park is a 28-acre urban park in the western United States, along the Boise River in Boise, Idaho. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes picnic facilities, bocce courts, and a playground.

Timberline High School

School

Timberline High School is a three-year public secondary school in Boise, Idaho. Opened in August 1998, it is the fourth and newest traditional high school in the Boise School District, serving its southeast portion.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boise and Garden City.

Boise

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Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown.

Garden City

Town

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Garden City is a city in Ada County, Idaho. The population was 12,316 at the time of the 2020 census. Garden City is nearly surrounded by Boise but retains a separate municipal government. Garden City is situated 4½ miles northwest of Vernon.

Vernon

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Olson City”
Location: Ada, Idaho, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude

43.5885° or 43° 35′ 19″ north

Longitude

-116.16095° or 116° 9′ 39″ west

Elevation

2,736 feet (834 metres)

Open location code

85M5HRQQ+CJ

GeoNames ID

5611237

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