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Idaho Profile

Idaho, the 43rd state, joined the U.S. in 1890. The state is appropriately shaped like a logger's boot, and logging as well as mining are big industries in the state. But the state is probably best known for its potatoes. The state's name is thought to be an Indian name, Ee-dah-hoe, which means "gem of the mountains." Idaho has a rugged landscape with some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the country. Boise is the capital and the state flower is the syringa. ...Read more here: Idaho - The Gem State

Capital City:
Boise
Nickname:
Gem State
Motto:
Esto perpetua (Let it be perpetual)
Statehood:
July 3, 1890 (43th)
Origin of State's Name:
A derivation of an Indian phrase "E Dah Hoe (How)" supposedly meaning "gem of the mountains"
Largest City:
Boise
Border States:
Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Land Area:
82,751 sq. mi., 11th largest
State Bird:
Mountain Bluebird
State Flower:
Syringa - Mock Orange (philadelphus lewisii)
State Tree:
White Pine (Pinus Monticola pinaceae)
State Song:
Here We Have Idaho

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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Idaho

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Idaho Schools

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Elementary Schools

Oakley Elementary School
(208) 374-5215
250 South Oakley Street
Dubois, ID 83423
Orofino Elementary School
(208) 476-4212
1000 Michigan Ave
Orofino, ID 83544

Middle Schools

Glenns Ferry Middle School
(208) 366-7438
639 N Bannock Ave
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
J. Russell Elementary School
(208) 882-2715
229 N Adams St
Moscow, ID 83843

High Schools

Preston High School
(208) 852-0280
151 E 2nd S
Preston, ID 83263
St Maries High School
(208) 245-2142
424 Hells Gulch Rd
St Maries, ID 83861

Sex Offender Information for Idaho

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In Idaho, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.id.us/identification/sex_offender/index.html. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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