Cultural

Uncovering a Chinese Legacy: Historical Archaeology at Centerville, Idaho, once the "Handsomest Town in the Basin" is a lavishly illustrated paperback, Number Five in the Idaho Cultural Resources Series. Nuggets such as Centerville a Brief History; Researching Centerville: an Interview with Priscilla Wegars; a brief explanation about opium during this era; and a photo gallery with photos and drawings of some of the artifacts are included here. You may obtain a copy of Uncovering a Chinese Legacy by contacting the BLM public room at 208-373-3890. Read more about this historical era.