Cavendish, Idaho

Unincorporated community in the state of Idaho, United States

Cavendish is an unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States,[1][2] in the mountains between the towns of Orofino and Kendrick. Cavendish contains an elementary school (Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School), a cemetery, and a park (LeBaron Park).

History

Cavendish was said to have gotten its name from a traveler who compared the severity of the weather to Cavendish, Vermont. Cavendish consists mainly of farm ground and small areas of forestry.

Cavendish's population was 13 in 1909,[3] and was 25 in 1960.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cavendish, Idaho
  2. ^ Idaho Official State Highway Map (Map). Idaho Transportation Department. 2009.
  3. ^ Davis, Ellis A. (1909). Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest. Ellis A. Davis. p. 189.
  4. ^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
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Municipalities and communities of Clearwater County, Idaho, United States
County seat: Orofino
Cities
  • Elk River
  • Orofino
  • Pierce
  • Weippe
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Unincorporated
communities
  • Ahsahka
  • Cavendish
  • Dent
  • Greer
  • Headquarters
Indian reservation
  • Nez Perce Reservation‡
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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46°33′37″N 116°26′03″W / 46.56028°N 116.43417°W / 46.56028; -116.43417

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