Bonners Ferry, County seat in northern Idaho, United States
Bonners Ferry stands at the banks of the Kootenai River, surrounded by mountains and forests in the Idaho panhandle region at 578 meters elevation.
Edwin Bonner established a ferry crossing in 1864 to support gold prospectors traveling between Idaho and British Columbia on the Wildhorse Trail.
The Kootenai Tribe maintains strong connections to the area, receiving a 10.5-acre land grant in 1974 that became the Kootenai Reservation.
The city provides access to outdoor activities through its location near the Canadian border, with hiking trails, fishing spots, and hunting grounds.
The Norwegian-built steamer Midge operated transportation services between Bonners Ferry and British Columbia starting in 1883, connecting international communities.
Location: Boundary County
Inception: 1864
Elevation above the sea: 578 m
Website: http://bonners-ferry.com
GPS coordinates: 48.69222,-116.31750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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