Settlers arrived in what is now Moscow (pop. 21,300) in 1871 when the town was known as "Paradise Valley". In 1877 the town got its current name when Samuel Neff filed for a postal permit under the name of Moscow. The University of Idaho was established in the town in 1889.
The Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center is housed within the Appaloosa Horse Club building in Moscow. The center contains Nez Perce artifacts, cowboy tacks, photographs and artwork.
Address: Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center, 2720 West Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843-4024, United States
Phone: 1 (208) 882-5578, Fax: 1 (208) 882-8150
Hours:
12pm-5pm; Sat:10am-4pm
Tips: Closed on major holidays. A donation of $2 per person or $4 per family is appreciated.
The McConnell Mansion in Moscow is a blend of Victorian Gothic, Queen Anne, and Eastlake architectural styles. Built in the late 19th C by Gov. William J. McConnell, the home has been restored to reflect the house's history, from turn-of-the-century parlors to the 1930s kitchen.
Hours:
May 1 to September 30: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
October 1 to April 30: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sun, Mon
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