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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

Kootenai Elementary School
(208) 255-4076
301 Sprague St
Kootenai, ID 83840
Joplin Elementary School
(208) 939-1412
12081 West Demeyer Street
Boise, ID 83713

Middle Schools

Twin Falls Bridge Academy (Alt)
(208) 733-8823
542 Main Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Lakes Middle School
(208) 667-4544
930 N 15th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

High Schools

Aberdeen High School
(208) 397-4152
268 S 4th W
Aberdeen, ID 83210
Centerpoint Alternative High
(208) 454-0255
21985 Dixie River Road
Caldwell, ID 83607

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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