Cataldo, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cataldo, Idaho
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Cataldo Mission in 2015
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Kootenai and Shoshone |
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
83810
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| Area Code | 208 and 986 |
Cataldo is a small place in northern Idaho. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. Cataldo is found in both Kootenai and Shoshone counties. It sits by the Coeur d'Alene River. A big road, Interstate 90, goes right past it. The community of Kingston is just to the east. Cataldo is about 2,139 feet high. Its ZIP Code is 83810.
History of Cataldo
The Oldest Building in Idaho
Near Cataldo, there is a very special place called the Cataldo Mission. This mission is west of the river in Kootenai County. It was built a long time ago by a group called the Jesuits. A mission is like a special church and community center.
The Cataldo Mission is super important. It is known as the oldest building in the state of Idaho. Because it's so old and important, it has been named a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a place that the United States government wants to protect and remember.
How Many People Lived Here?
In the past, Cataldo was a small community. In 1909, about 100 people lived there. The population was still around 100 people in 1960. It has always been a quiet place.
