Mountain Home, incorporated in 1896         

Statesman newspaper correspondent William A. Goulder made the first reference to Mountain Home on Feb. 13, 1877. "The Station formerly kept at this point was called Rattlesnake was and is yet the property of Mr. Wm. (Commodore) Jackson…A post office has been established with the name of Mountain Home…but as yet no one is willing to serve the county as postmaster." Goulder again reported in the Statesman, Sept. 12, 1878: "The City of Mountain Home is really a very pleasant home near the mountains."

From:  City of Mountain Home website at www.mountain-home.us

An enterprising drummer named Tutwiler set up a tent and a whiskey barrel alongside the survey stakes. The grading and track laying crews know for having an almost unquenchable thirst, said "Hooray for Tut" and named the place Tutville in his honor. The first train steamed into Tutville in early July 1883. Jule Hager, postmaster and stage agent at "The Mountain Home" thought the post office should be there to meet the mail when it came in on the rails. So, without government authorization, Jule packed up The Mountain Home post office in a 50-pound soapbox and brought it down to the railroad. And with it he brought the name of the town. Mountain Home. 

The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department provides meaningful leisure opportunities and safe recreation facilities that will enhance the quality of life in our city by benefiting the health and well being of our people, our community, our economy, and our environment. Parks and Recreation also provides a variety of activities from Youth Sports & Activities

Adult Sports & Classes

• Awesome Teen Programs
• Fun Preschool Programs
• Preschool Sports & Activities

More Activities to keep you and your family busy!

One of the nicest things about Mountain Home is all of the interesting places nearby to visit.  The Bruneau Sand Dunes is a good place to go for a day trip.  The tallest single-structure sand dune in north america rises 470 feet high above small lakes in the high dessert south of Mountain Home.  The State Park in cludes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marshhabitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal spieces.  Activities available includefishing, birdwatching, camping, swiming, hiking and viewing the stars at the only public observatory in Idaho..  Avisitors Center offers information on birds of prey, insects, fossils, and wildlife as well as a gift shop.  No vehicles are allowed on the dunes, but climbers are welcome. 

If you enjoy camping, hiking, and fishing C. J. Strike Dam reservoir is aproximately 20 miles Southwest of Mountain Home. It has become a popular area for sailing, waterskiing, fishing, hunting, and camping. There is a maintained picnic area with tables and barbeques, boat ramp, and camping areas. It is a great place to observe birds and wildlife along the Snake River.

Crazee Daze is street fair provided by downtown Mountain Home merchants and local comunity groups. featuring musicians, artists and local writer Ricard Mckenna. for more information call the Mountain Home chamber of commerce. 587-4334