Hayden, Idaho facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hayden
City
Location of Hayden in Kootenai County, Idaho
Country	United States
State	Idaho
County	Kootenai
Incorporated	June 27, 1955
Area
• Total	10.43 sq mi (27.02 km2)
• Land	10.42 sq mi (26.98 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	2,300 ft (700 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	15,570
• Estimate  (2022)	16,531
• Density	1,570.0/sq mi (606.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC–8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–7 (PDT)
ZIP Code	83835
Area code(s)	208 and 986
FIPS code	16-36370
GNIS feature ID	2410721

Hayden is a city located in Kootenai County, Idaho. It's in the northern part of the state, very close to the bigger city of Coeur d'Alene. In 2020, about 15,570 people lived in Hayden.

History of Hayden

Early Days and Native American History

Hayden's story began with Hayden Lake. Long ago, the Coeur d'Alene tribe lived around Hayden Lake and nearby Lake Coeur d'Alene. They gathered huckleberries, fished, and hunted animals there.

The first European to visit the area was Father DeSmet. He was a missionary to the Coeur d'Alene people. He called the lake Lake DeNuf and wrote down stories from the tribe.

Settlers and Naming the Lake

In the 1870s, settlers started coming to the Hayden Lake area. They liked the rich soil for farming and the many trees for timber.

A fun story says that three settlers, Mat Heyden, John Hager, and John Hickey, played poker to name the lake. Mat Heyden won, and that's how it got its name, Hayden. Mat Heyden also started the first fruit orchard there.

Growth and Development Around the Lake

The area near Hayden Lake grew quickly because it was close to Coeur d'Alene. Around 1900, at least three sawmills were built on the lake. One of these mills became part of the Atlas Tie Company, which made railroad ties for trains across Idaho.

In the early 1900s, steamboats traveled on Hayden Lake. They served the mills and the small communities around the lake.

Bozanta Tavern and Tourism

In 1903, part of John Hickey's land became Avondale Cottage, a resort. In 1906, investors made it bigger and renamed it Bozanta Tavern. This hotel looked like a Swiss Chalet and was designed by a famous architect.

The resort became very popular when a trolley line connected it to Coeur d'Alene. This made it easy for people from Spokane, Washington, to visit. Thousands of tourists came to the area. Even Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft visited Bozanta Tavern.

In 1910, a wealthy man named F. Lewis Clark built a huge, expensive house on the shores of Hayden Lake. It was considered the biggest house in Idaho at the time.

First School and General Store

Around 1900, a schoolhouse was started near Hayden Lake. But it was moved before it was finished to make room for Bozanta Tavern. The school building was moved closer to Government Way and completed there. A new Art Deco-style school was built in 1936, and it's still there today.

James Monaghan opened the first general store near Hayden Lake. It was about half a mile east of Government Way. A post office was also set up there for a few years. Later, both the store and post office moved closer to Bozanta Tavern. This area had a stop on the electric trolley line.

Farming and Industry

As logging and mining grew, farms and businesses developed on the west side of the lake. They served the workers in these industries. In 1906, DC Corbin bought land north of Hayden and hired Japanese workers to grow sugar beets.

Many settlers moved to the area to claim land for farming. They also worked in logging and at the resorts. Poultry and dairy farms were started. By the 1920s, there were many cherry and apple orchards. The first fruit packing plant opened in 1914. After very cold winters in the 1930s, many fruit trees were ruined and not replanted.

Shift to Government Way and Incorporation

Government Way was the main road connecting the area to Coeur d'Alene. It bypassed Hayden Lake by about a mile and a half. When cars became popular, the town's center moved from the lake to Government Way.

Businesses slowly grew at the intersection of Honeysuckle Avenue and Government Way. This area became known as Hayden Village. The community right on Hayden Lake became Hayden Lake. In 1972, Highway 95 was moved slightly west to reduce traffic through Hayden.

In 1950, Hayden had 718 people. In 1955, local business owners wanted to get a liquor license for Sargent's Restaurant. Idaho's laws made it difficult. So, the community decided to become an official city. The Village of Hayden was incorporated on June 27, 1955. It had about 700 people and covered 440 acres. This allowed Sargent's Restaurant to get its license, and the City of Hayden was officially established.

Geography and Location

Hayden is located at the southwestern end of Hayden Lake. The city's elevation is about 2,287 feet (697 meters) above sea level.

Transportation in Hayden

Hayden is located on U.S. Route 95 and Route 41. It is also about four miles (6 km) north of Interstate 90 and Coeur d'Alene. The Coeur d'Alene Airport is just northwest of Hayden.

Population and People

Hayden's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 13,294 people living in Hayden. There were 5,212 households and 3,645 families. The population density was about 1,385 people per square mile (535 people per square kilometer).

Most people in Hayden were White (95.1%). About 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 33.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.54 people, and the average family had 3.01 people.

The average age of people in Hayden was 39.4 years old. About 25.6% of residents were under 18.

Economy and Businesses

Hayden is home to a few interesting companies. Empire Airlines has its main office in Hayden. Also, Rocky Mountain Construction, a company that designs exciting rollercoasters, is based here.

Notable People from Hayden

• Patty Duke, a famous actress, lived in Hayden.
• Matthew Inman, a popular webcomic creator.
• Don Larsen, a well-known MLB baseball pitcher.
• Trevor Prangley, a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.

See also

In Spanish: Hayden (Idaho) para niños