Spalding, Idaho facts for kids
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Spalding, Idaho
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Nez Perce encampment at Spalding, 1899
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 Spalding, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Spalding, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Nez Perce |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83540
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| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 397192 |
Spalding is a small place in the northwest United States. It is an unincorporated community located in northern Nez Perce County, Idaho. An unincorporated community means it's a settlement without its own local government.
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About Spalding, Idaho
Spalding is found about 10 miles (16 km) east of Lewiston. It sits right on the Clearwater River. The Lapwai Valley also meets the river here.
Getting Around Spalding
Two important roads pass through Spalding. U.S. Route 95 goes right through the community. It connects with U.S. Route 12 just west of town. These roads help people travel to and from Spalding.
A Place with History
Spalding is named after Reverend Henry Spalding. He was a missionary who lived in the area a long time ago. Reverend Spalding taught the local Nez Percé how to use irrigation. This helped them grow crops better.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Today, Spalding is home to something very special. It has the main office and visitor's center for the Nez Perce National Historical Park. This park helps people learn about the history and culture of the Nez Percé tribe. It is a great place to visit and understand more about the past.
Famous Connections to Spalding
Spalding has a few interesting connections to famous people. It is the birthplace of Lillian Disney. She was the wife of the famous animator and filmmaker Walt Disney.
Also, in the 1966 movie El Dorado, the actor John Wayne rode a horse named Zip. This horse was a six-year-old Appaloosa stallion from Spalding.
