Slickpoo, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Slickpoo, Idaho
Pushpin Map:Idaho#USA
Pushpin Label:Slickpoo
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lewis
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:1749
Coordinates:46.3169°N -116.7111°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:398140

Slickpoo is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, Idaho, United States. It was named after Josiah Slickpoo, who helped jesuit priest Joseph Cataldo expand his mission across Southern Idaho by providing land for Cataldo's new church.[1] The rebuilt St. Joseph Mission still stands. It was also named Aishnima.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jennifer . December 8, 2022 . These 10 Towns In Idaho Have The Most Bizarre Names . May 20, 2024 . Only In Your State.