Lenville, Idaho

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Lenville is an unincorporated community in Latah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

A post office called Lenville was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. [1] Leonard "Len" Nichols, the first postmaster, gave the community its name. [2]

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References

  1. "Latah County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenville, Idaho

Coordinates: 46°38′18″N116°50′26″W / 46.63833°N 116.84056°W / 46.63833; -116.84056