Named after Moscow, PA, not Russia. The postmaster thought the area looked like Moscow, PA and filed for a name change. The original village name was Hog Heaven which was short lived. It was then Paradise Valley for a few years. It got changed again to Moscow before statehood. For the record, the one in Russia is pronounced Moss cow. Idaho's is Moss coe.
Why do Idahoans always get so defensive about their state?
I’ve never met one that wouldn’t try to punch you in the face if you made fun of Idaho.
