Cavendish, Idaho Explained

Cavendish is an unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States,^[1] in the mountains between the towns of Orofino and Kendrick. Cavendish contains an elementary school (Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School), a cemetery, and a park (LeBaron Park).

History

Cavendish was said to have gotten its name from a traveler who compared the severity of the weather to Cavendish, Vermont. Cavendish consists mainly of farm ground and small areas of forestry.

Cavendish's population was 13 in 1909,^[2] and was 25 in 1960.^[3]

References

46.5603°N -116.4342°W

Notes and References

1. . Idaho Official State Highway Map . 2009 .
2. Encyclopedia: Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest . Ellis A. Davis . Davis . Ellis A. . 1909 . 189 . en.
3. Encyclopedia: World Book Encyclopedia . Field Enterprises Corporation . 1960 . 27 . I . en.