Kootenai County, County in northern Idaho, United States.
Description
Kootenai County is a county in northern Idaho shaped by mountains, forests, and the expansive Lake Coeur d'Alene. The main urban center sits in Coeur d'Alene city, while the broader territory includes rivers, smaller towns, and rural land that stretch across the landscape.
History
The area became an official county in 1864, taking its name from the Kootenai people who lived here long before. French fur traders and later Christian missionaries shaped the region's early European presence and settlement patterns.
Culture
The Kootenai Native American tribe shaped this land for centuries, and their deep ties appear throughout local names and community practices. Visitors encounter this heritage across the landscape, from how people relate to the water and mountains to stories embedded in everyday places.
Practical
Coeur d'Alene is the main city where most services and shopping are located. The best way to explore the broader region is by car, since smaller towns and outdoor areas are spread across local roads.
Did you know?
Lake Coeur d'Alene was historically a major trading route and meeting place for different peoples, not simply a natural boundary. Today visitors can explore its coves and waterways while noticing how the lake continues to shape community life and economy.
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Silverwood Theme Park
25.4 km
Corkscrew
25.3 km
Farragut State Park
33.1 km
Coeur d'Alene Resort
6.4 km
Old Mission State Park
29.3 km
Tremors
25.1 km
Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail
25.7 km
Coeur d’Alene Casino
34.9 km
Fort Sherman
7.3 km
Veterans Memorial Centennial Bridge
3.8 km
Boulder Beach Water Park
25.8 km
Clark House
8.7 km
St. Thomas Catholic Church
5.4 km
Kootenai County Courthouse
6.5 km
Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail, Idaho
8.9 km
First United Methodist Church
5.4 km
Coeur d'Alene Masonic Temple
5.9 km
Coeur d'Alene Federal Building
6 km
Post Falls Community United Presbyterian Church
18.6 km
St. Stanislaus Kostka Mission
20.5 km
John P. and Stella Gray House
5.2 km
Silas W. and Elizabeth Crane House
26.1 km
Coeur d'Alene City Hall
5.9 km
John A. Finch Caretaker's House
9.7 km
Samuel and Ann Young House
18.7 km
Aftershock
25 km
Harvey M. Davey House
6.1 km
Museum of North Idaho
6.6 km
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