Saint Joe, Idaho

Saint Joe is an unincorporated community in Benewah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

History

A post office called Saint Joe was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.[2] The community took its name from the nearby Saint Joe River.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Joe, Idaho
  2. ↑ "Benewah County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Olin, Leila (Dec 2, 1963). "St. Joe Homesteading Recalled". Spokane Daily Chronicle. p. 3. Retrieved 17 May 2015.

Coordinates: 47°18′40″N 116°21′11″W / 47.31111°N 116.35306°W / 47.31111; -116.35306

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