Sweet is an unincorporated community in Gem County, Idaho, United States.

[2] Founded in 1885 by Ezekiel Sweet, the community initially was a supply location and post office for farmers and ranchers in the nearby Lower Squaw Creek Valley.

Sweet grew significantly as a result of the later Thunder Mountain Mines gold strike; by 1900, it supported three saloons, three hotels, several businesses, and a newspaper, which lasted until the gold mines had petered out.

Shadow Butte, located northwest of Sweet, and is a notable landmark in the area.

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