Fernwood is a small unincorporated community in the southeastern corner of Benewah County, Idaho, United States, located just to the east of State Highway 3. The city shares a public K-6 school with the communities of Clarkia, Santa and Emida. All students attend high school and middle school in St. Maries.[2]
Fernwood, Idaho | |
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![]() Fernwood in North Idaho | |
Coordinates: 47°06′44″N 116°23′34″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Idaho |
County | Benewah |
Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 684 |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 |
ZIP code | 83830 |
Area code | 208 |
The 2000 census recorded a population of 684[3] with an average household income of $27,578. The median age in the tabulation area is 41.2 and the average household size is 2.51.[4]
The Coeur d’Alene people initially inhabited this area for thousands of years prior to the coming of white settlers. The native name of the area is Epschssups'n or “It has a little tail.”[5]
Fernwood's population was estimated at 250 in 1960.[6]
Municipalities and communities of Benewah County, Idaho, United States | ||
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County seat: St. Maries | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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