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Blanchard, Idaho
Location of Blanchard in Bonner County, Idaho.
Location of Blanchard in Bonner County, Idaho.
Blanchard, Idaho is located in Idaho
Blanchard, Idaho
Blanchard, Idaho
Location in Idaho
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)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 261
 • Density 170.6/sq mi (65.86/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
83804
Area codes 208, 986
GNIS feature ID 396151

Blanchard is a census-designated place in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. Blanchard is located on Idaho State Highway 41 6.5 miles (10.5 km) northwest of Spirit Lake. Blanchard has a post office with ZIP code 83804. As of the 2010 census, its population was 261.

History

A post office called White was established in 1903, but in 1908, the name was changed to Blanchard. The present name honors John Blanchard, a pioneer settler.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
U.S. Decennial Census

Blanchard's population was estimated at 100 in 1960.

Notable person

  • Heather Scott, member of the Idaho House of Representatives.

See also

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