Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Coeur d'Alene is the largest city and county seat of Kootenai County in northern Idaho. The city covers 13.9 sq mi (35.2 sq km) and has a population of 44,000 (2011 estimate). It is within the metropolitan area of Spokane, Washington, which has a metropolitan population of 591,000. Coeur d'Alene is located at an elevation of 2,188 ft (667 m). It observes the Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) and in summer the Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7).

Coeur d'Alene is located to the north of Lake Coeur d'Alene. It is on the western edge of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. The city experiences a continental Mediterranean climate. Warmest month is August, with average high temperature of 83.7°F (28.72°C) while January is the coldest month with average low temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Precipitation is highest in December and quite likely in the form of snow, which can be expected from November to February.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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The city of Coeur d'Alene was founded in 1879 and incorporated in 1887. It was established by French Canadian fur traders who named the settlement after the Coeur d'Alene tribe of Native Americans. Originally written Cœur d'Alêne, the name means "heart of an awl" in French, literally in reference to the piercing instrument used for making holes in leather but metaphorically meaning "sharp-hearted" or "shrewd".

Coeur d'Alene began as a fort built by General William T. Sherman, called Fort Coeur d'Alene. The city grew around the fort, which is where the North Idaho College is now located. Once a mining town, the city has diversified into other industries including healthcare, education, media and recreation. It is still the headquarters of a number of mining firms such as Coeur and Hecla Mining Company.

Coeur d'Alene Resort by the lakeside
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Visiting Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Coeur d'Alene is on Interstate 90 which connects it with Spokane to the west and Missoula, Montana, to the east. You can also take a flight to the city, landing at the Spokane International Airport (GEG). The airport has direct flights with major cities in the United States.

Places of Interest in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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