Laclede, Idaho facts for kids
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Laclede, Idaho
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 Laclede, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Laclede, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bonner |
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83841
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396757 |
Laclede is a small, unincorporated community located in Bonner County, Idaho, in the United States. It sits right where Riley Creek meets the beautiful Pend Oreille (pronounced Pond O'Ray) River, along U.S. Route 2. Laclede has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 83841.
This community is surrounded by thick forests. You can find the Riley Creek Recreation Area and the Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area just a short distance southwest of Laclede. A big part of Laclede is the Laclede Mill, which is owned by the Idaho Forest Group. This mill cuts and prepares different types of wood, like Douglas fir, Cedar, and White Pine, which are then sent all over the world.
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A Look Back: Laclede's History
How Laclede Got Its Name
The community of Laclede has had a post office serving its residents since the year 1901. The name "Laclede" comes from an early French Canadian explorer named Pierre Laclède.
Laclede's Population Over Time
In 1909, the estimated population of Laclede was around 150 people. This number stayed the same for many years, as the population was also estimated at 150 in 1960.
Education for Laclede's Kids
Children who live in the Laclede community attend schools in nearby Priest River.
