Blanchard, Idaho facts for kids
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Blanchard, Idaho
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Location of Blanchard in Bonner County, Idaho.
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 Blanchard, Idaho
Location in Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bonner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.530 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.484 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
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| • Total | 261 |
| • Density | 170.6/sq mi (65.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83804
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| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396151 |
Blanchard is a small community in Bonner County, Idaho, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it is an area that the government identifies for counting people. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.
Blanchard is located about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) northwest of Spirit Lake. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 83804. In 2010, about 261 people lived in Blanchard.
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A Look at Blanchard's History
Blanchard has an interesting past. The community first had a post office in 1903. At that time, it was called "White."
However, just five years later, in 1908, the name was changed. The community was renamed "Blanchard" to honor an early settler. His name was John Blanchard, and he was one of the first people to live in the area.
Who Lives in Blanchard?
Blanchard is a very small community. In 2010, the population was 261 people. This makes it a quiet place to live.
Notable People from Blanchard
Even small places can have important people!
- Heather Scott is a person from Blanchard who has become a member of the Idaho House of Representatives. This means she helps make laws for the state of Idaho.
See also
In Spanish: Blanchard (Idaho) para niños
