When mining began in 1886, Wallace’s population was 500; at its peak, in 1940, when some 200 mines were operating (quartz, gold, silver, copper, zinc), the population peaked at 4000, but, with ...

Wallace has always been known as an industrial little town, where people have gone to make — or break — their fortunes.In recent decades, the 138-year-old hub of North Idaho's silver mining ...

But it wasn't railroad tracks, staircases or, ahem, ladies of the night that put Wallace on the map. Wallace claimed a designation beyond "Center of the Universe" — that being "Silver Capital of ...

Idaho is full of fun and family-friendly things to do, but head to America's richest silver mining district for an off-the-beaten-path, unique adventure.

WALLACE, IDAHO- Wallace Idaho is the center of the universe with a 100-plus year run as the world’s largest silver producer. The town says because of that history it's the richest mining town ...

As evident from some of the reviews of Wallace, Idaho on Best of the Road, residents are very proud of their community and the surround area. “Wallace and the Silver Valley” | North-idaho ...