Big Apple of Idaho (Fruitland, Idaho nickname)

Fruitland, Idaho, is a city that was named after its apple orchards, and its nickname is “the Big Apple of Idaho.”
 
It’s uncertain when Fruitland received this nickname. “Big Apple of Idaho” was added to Fruitland’s Wikipedia page on February 22, 2006.
   
   
Wikipedia: Fruitland, Idaho
Fruitland is a city in Payette County, Idaho, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 95 in the Treasure Valley of southwest Idaho, about 50 miles (80 km) west of Boise on the border with Oregon. It is part of the Ontario Micropolitan Area. Fruitland is named after apple orchards that surround the community, and its slogan is “The Big Apple of Idaho.”
     
Realty One
Welcome to Fruitland,Idaho
”The Big Apple of Idaho”! No, it’s not a bustling metropolis - it’s Fruitland! A small community of just over 4,000, the original town site was 160 acres mostly planted with apple and prune orchards that give the city its name. Although Fruitland holds proudly to its agricultural heritage it has grown to include a diversity of new business and light industry.
(An image shows the state of Idaho, a red apple, and the words, “Fruitland, Idaho The Big Apple of Idaho.”—ed.)
 
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Victor Flores
@VictorFlores406
Replying to @JoeJHoyt
@JoeJHoyt Named after apple orchards, according to Wikipedia. Called “The Big Apple of Idaho.”
2:29 PM · Feb 28, 2015·Twitter Web Client
       
KTVB7
Fruitland native to help fill doctor shortage in rural Idaho 
Author: Morgan Boydston
Published: 3/30/2017 2:02:14 PM
Updated: 2:02 PM MDT March 30, 2017
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“Ultimately in a place like the ‘Big Apple’ of Idaho - Fruitland - that’s what’s needed the most; for not specialty care, but someone who can take care all of your needs and your family’s needs and your mother’s needs,” Dr. Galligar said.
 
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Kelly Davis
@kellylynndavis
(cont’d) Fruitland, Idaho (aka “The Big Apple of Idaho”), 87 percent white, got a DOJ community policing grant. Pop. 5,100.
12:43 AM · Dec 6, 2017·Twitter Web Client
           
RoadSnacks
These Are The 10 Most Conservative Cities In Idaho For 2019
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Carrie White, RoadSnacks
February 9, 2019 -
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Fruitland is a city in Payette County, Idaho, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 95 in the Treasure Valley of southwest Idaho, about 50 miles west of Boise on the border with Oregon. It is part of the Ontario Micropolitan Area. Fruitland is named after the apple orchards that surround the community, and its slogan is “The Big Apple of Idaho.”
 
JanetPanic
06/25/2019
When did Fruitland Idaho become a city?
Fruitland is named after apple orchards that surround the community, and its slogan is “The Big Apple of Idaho.” As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 4,684, up from 3,805 in 2000….
     
Sweet Group Realty
Fruitland ID Market Trends for July 2019
Posted by Jeffery Sweet on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at 10:35am
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Known as the Big Apple of Idaho, Fruitland remains to have the richest soil not only for various crops but also for booming businesses.
 
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soraya
@pomegranateluvr
Replying to @newcryptid
it’s very close to the Oregon boarder, about 1 hour away from Boise. apparently it is called “the big apple of Idaho” because of its apple orchards. population of nearly 5k
11:07 AM · Dec 16, 2020·Twitter for iPhone