History of Payette, Idaho
Payette is a small city in southwestern Idaho, United States. The population was 7,054 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Payette County, Idaho|Payette County{{GR|6}}.
The city is named for Payette|François Payette, a French-Canadian fur trapper and later the head the Fort Boise trading post for the Great Britain|British Hudson's Bay Company from 1835-1844|44. A large merry man, he was highly regarded for his helpful assistance to the many travelers who came through the fort. After his retirement in 1844, Mr. Payette returned to Montreal, but the rest of his life is a mystery.
Payette is the birthplace of Baseball Hall of Famer.
Harmon Killebrew, former outfielder for the Minnesota Twins|Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins, and James A. McClure|Jim McClure, a three term United States Senate|U.S. Senator from Idaho, serving from 1973-1991|91.
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