St. Maries, city in and county seat of Benewah County, Idaho, United States
St. Maries is a small town in northern Idaho that serves as the county seat of Benewah County. Located beside the St. Joe River, it is surrounded by forests and mountains where residents and visitors engage in fishing, boating, and hiking throughout the year.
The town was founded in the early 1900s as a center for the logging and forestry industries. These industries shaped the community's identity and continue to influence the area today.
The town center is easy to navigate with basic services like shops, restaurants, and medical care located conveniently. Getting to distant hiking trails, lakes, and larger cities like Coeur d'Alene requires a car.
The Hughes House Museum in town displays artifacts and stories from the early settlement and logging era. The collection reveals how small timber communities developed and transformed over generations.
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