White Bird, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
White Bird, Idaho
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Old Highway 95 in White Bird, July 2016
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"The Best of Two Rivers"
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Location of White Bird in Idaho County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Idaho |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 1,461.54/sq mi (566.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83554
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-87310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412252 |
White Bird is a small city located in Idaho County, Idaho. In 2010, about 91 people lived there. This was a bit fewer than the 106 people who lived there in 2000.
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History of White Bird
White Bird is found near the southwest corner of the Camas Prairie. It's also close to where the famous Lewis and Clark expedition crossed the Salmon River.
The Nez Perce War
This area is well-known for the Battle of White Bird Canyon in 1877. This battle was the very first fight of the Nez Perce War. It was a big defeat for the U.S. Army against the Nez Perce people.
White Bird Hill and Highways
Above the city is the top of White Bird Hill, which is about 2,700 feet higher than White Bird. You can drive up this hill using U.S. Highway 95.
A newer, straighter, and faster part of U.S. 95 was opened in 1975. It took ten years to build because the area is very challenging. The older, two-lane road was built in 1921 and first paved in 1938. This older road took a longer, winding path with many sharp turns, called switchbacks, to get up the hill.
Founding of the City
The city of White Bird was officially started in 1891. It was named after Chief White Bird, who was an important leader of the Nez Perce tribe.
Geography of White Bird
White Bird is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 253 | — | |
| 1970 | 185 | −26.9% | |
| 1980 | 154 | −16.8% | |
| 1990 | 108 | −29.9% | |
| 2000 | 106 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 91 | −14.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 95 | 4.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 91 people living in White Bird. These people lived in 53 different homes. Most of the people living in White Bird were White.
The average age of people in White Bird was about 60.5 years old. This means many older adults live in the city. About 5.5% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from White Bird
- Priscilla Giddings is a person from White Bird who became a member of the Idaho House of Representatives. This means she helps make laws for the state of Idaho.
See also
In Spanish: White Bird (Idaho) para niños
