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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Nestled on the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in America, Coeur d'Alene evolved from a military fort and mining supply town into a premier Pacific Northwest resort destination. The lake's stunning blue waters and surrounding forests draw millions of visitors, while the city has become one of Idaho's fastest-growing communities.

Founded 1878 | Population 58,000 | Peak 58,000 (2024) | County Kootenai County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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1878 Fort Founded: Fort Coeur d'Alene (later Fort Sherman) was established by the U.S. Army.

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1884 Mining Boom: Discovery of gold and silver in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District brought thousands of prospectors.

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1892 Mine Wars: Violent labor disputes in the Coeur d'Alene mines led to federal troop intervention.

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1906 Incorporated: Coeur d'Alene was incorporated as a city after the military fort closed.

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2000 Resort Destination: Coeur d'Alene became a nationally recognized resort destination, with the Coeur d'Alene Resort's floating golf green gaining fame.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1878 Government

Fort Founded

1884 Industry

Mining Boom

1892 Disaster

Mine Wars

1906 Government

Incorporated

2000 Culture

Resort Destination

Did You Know?

1

The Coeur d'Alene Resort has a famous floating golf green.

2

The 1892 mining labor wars led to federal troops being deployed.

3

Only 30 miles from Spokane, WA.

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Coeur d'Alene is located in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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Coeur d'Alene was founded in 1878.

Famous People from Coeur D Alene, Idaho

SK

Sage Kotsenburg

Snowboarder · Born Jul 27, 1993 · Age 32

LR

Luke Ridnour

Basketball Player · Born Feb 13, 1981 · Age 45

PB

Pappy Boyington

Military Officer, Aircraft Pilot · Born Dec 4, 1912 · Died Jan 11, 1988 (age 75)

AD

Adrienne Dore

Actor, Film Actor · Born May 23, 1910 · Died Nov 26, 1992 (age 82)

PJ

Paulette Jordan

Politician · Born Dec 7, 1979 · Age 46

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