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Idaho Counties
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Idaho Counties
There are 44 counties in Idaho.
Counties are the largest political divisions within the state.
When Idaho became a territory in March, 1863, there were four counties in existence: Boise, Idaho, Nez Perce and
Shoshone. By the time Idaho became a state 27 years later, there were 15 counties. The rest of the 44 counties
came into existence during the 30 years after Idaho became a state. Two of the former counties disappeared
during this time. Alturas, which was created in 1864, was later divided into the many counties now found in
central Idaho. Logan County was only in existence for six years, from 1889 to 1895. It was combined with Alturas
to form Blaine County and Lincoln County, which was formed just two weeks after Logan lost its identity. |
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Clearwater County, Idaho
Clearwater County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
County Seat: Orofino
Year Organized: 1911
Square Miles: 2,462 |
Court House: 150 Michigan Ave, PO Box 586
County Courthouse
Orofino, ID 83544-0000
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Etymology - Origin of County Name
Clearwater County is named for the Clearwater River, which flows into the Snake River at Lewiston.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick
Facts
History
Established in February 27, 1911 with its county seat at Orofino. Named for the Clearwater River whose name was
translated from the Nez Perce term Koos-Koos-Kai-Kai, describing clear water. In September, 1805, Lewis and Clark
followed an old Indian trail between the north and middle forks of the Clearwater River and met the Nez Perce near the
present site of Weippe. Gold was first discovered by E. D. Perce in 1860 and Pierce City, the oldest mining town in
Idaho came into existence.
Neighboring Counties:
- North: Shoshone County
- Northeast: Mineral County, Mont.; Missoula County, Mont.
- South: Idaho County
- Southwest: Lewis County; Nez Perce County
- West: Latah County
Cities and Towns:
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- Elk River |
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- Orofino
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- Pierce |
city |
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- Weippe |
city |
Incorporated Area |
County Resources:
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County Resource Guide
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The history of our nation can be seen as a prolonged struggle to define the relative roles and powers of our governments: federal, state, and local. And the names we've given our counties, our most locally based jurisdictions, reflects the "characteristic
features of our country!"
But age, size and colorful names of our counties isn't the only reason to explore counties' role in American history, or the history of county government itself. In fact, the story of county government reflects the larger meanings of American history.
Today's counties are the most flexible, locally responsive and creative governments in the US. They are the most diverse, varying in size, population, geography, and governmental structure. In their politics and policies, they express a 1990's political slogan "Think globally,
act locally." |
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