Dent, Idaho Explained

Dent is an unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Idaho.

History

A post office called Dent was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1954.^[1] One Mr. Dent, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.^[2]

References

46.6239°N -116.2033°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 32.