Laclede, Idaho facts for kids
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Laclede, Idaho
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 Laclede, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Laclede, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bonner |
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83841
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396757 |
Laclede is an unincorporated community in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. Laclede is located on U.S. Route 2 at the intersection of Riley Creek and the Pend Oreille (pronounced Pond O'Ray) River. Laclede has a post office with ZIP code 83841.
Laclede is surrounded by forested lands. The Riley Creek Recreation Area and Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area lie one mile (1.6 km) SW of Laclede. The Laclede Mill, a part of the Idaho Forest Group, is in Laclede, producing Douglas fir, Cedar, and White Pine woods for export worldwide.
History
A post office called Laclede has been in operation since 1901. The community bears the name of a French Canadian pioneer.
Education
Children in the community attend Priest River schools.
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