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Post Falls, Idaho

Located in Kootenai County, Idaho, Post Falls was established in 1891. One of Idaho's fastest-growing cities. Named for Frederick Post who built a lumber mill at the falls.
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Founded 1891 | Population 46,000 | Peak 46,000 (2024) | County Kootenai County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Post Falls, Idaho

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Post Falls.
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1891 Founded: Named for Frederick Post.
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1941 Economic Development: Post Falls grew through textile manufacturing.
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2010 Modern Era: Post Falls continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1891 Culture
Founded
1941 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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One of Idaho's fastest-growing cities.
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Named for Frederick Post who built a lumber mill at the falls.
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Near Coeur d'Alene and Spokane.
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Post Falls is located in Kootenai County, Idaho.
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Post Falls was founded in 1891.

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Famous People from Post Falls, Idaho

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Edward Augustus Ackerman
Geographer · Born 1911 · Died 1973 (age 62)
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Joe Tofflemire
Football Player · Born Jul 7, 1965 · Died Sep 27, 2011 (age 46)
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Emery T. Knudson
Judge · Born Sep 3, 1896 · Died Jun 13, 1974 (age 77)
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Jim Hammond (Idaho politician)
Politician From Idaho · Born Jun 18, 1950 · Age 75
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Kelcie Hedge
Soccer Player · Born Sep 19, 1997 · Age 28
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