Benewah County, Administrative division in northern Idaho, US
Description
Benewah County is an administrative division in northwestern Idaho shaped by mountains, forests, and waterways that create a varied landscape. The county's terrain features mixed terrain with St. Maries serving as its main population and administrative center.
History
The county was created in 1915 when it separated from Kootenai County and took its name from a respected Coeur d'Alene leader. This founding marked a shift in how the region was organized and governed.
Culture
The Coeur d'Alene Nation shapes the character and identity of this region through their long-standing presence and deep connection to the landscape.
Practical
St. Maries serves as the administrative center with government offices where visitors can find services and information about the county. The region is best explored by car due to the spread-out nature of the landscape.
Did you know?
A notable feature is the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, a paved bike path running through the county that connects communities. This route offers visitors a scenic way to experience the region and its landscapes.
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Steptoe Butte
52.6 km
Old Mission State Park
43 km
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
44.6 km
Heyburn State Park
16.7 km
Coeur d’Alene Casino
33.1 km
McCroskey State Park
28 km
Veterans Memorial Centennial Bridge
47.8 km
Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area
42.8 km
Coeur d'Alene Mission of the Sacred Heart
20.9 km
Bovill Opera House
44.9 km
Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail, Idaho
43.3 km
Commercial Historic District
37.9 km
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
46.5 km
St. Maries Masonic Temple No. 63
12.7 km
Benewah County Courthouse
12.8 km
American Legion Cabin
37.5 km
St. Maries 1910 Fire Memorial
12 km
John P. and Stella Gray House
50.6 km
Silas W. and Elizabeth Crane House
27.5 km
Edward and Ida Soncarty Barn
27.4 km
Rocky Point CCC Properties
16.4 km
Chatcolet CCC Picnic and Camping Area
18.9 km
Chatcolet Lower Picnic Shelter
18.9 km
Plummer Point Picnic Shelter
18 km
Chatcolet Bridge
19 km
Tekoa Train Trestle
31.7 km
Plummer Point CCC Picnic and Hiking Area
18 km
Rocky Point Assistant Park Manager's Residence
16.4 km
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