An important mission of the Council is to determine what sites and structures exist within Ada County that may be important to preserve for future generations. Toward this end, the Council has embarked on several inventories, which together comprise our official inventory of historic sites. The following sites have been honored locally and/or nationally for their unique contributions to Preserving Ada County’s Heritage:
Historic Preservation Map
County Treasures
Since 2003 the Council has selected properties throughout the County to be honored as County Treasures. These are sites or structures that add to Ada County’s Heritage that are maintained through the dedication of caring individuals, groups and businesses. The Council recognizes these folks for their efforts at Preserving Ada County’s Heritage.
National Register Properties
Occasionally the Council receives grants to perform surveys to identify structures (farmhouses, barns, outbuildings) that may be eligible for the National Register of Historic of Places (i.e. structures that are at least 50 years old). The survey consists of the consultant driving by farmsteads and doing research on the properties.