Boise, Idaho
Boise is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Idaho. It is also the county seat of Ada County.
The Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is in Boise. It is the only human rights memorial in the US.
Origin of name
Although different people believe different stories about the origin of the name, it is generally accepted that the name Boise originates from the French word boisee which means wooded.
Notable People
Torrie Wilson: model
Wayne Walker: former football player and Sports commentator
References
County seats in Idaho
State capitals in the United States
1863 establishments in the United States
1860s establishments in Idaho Territory