Idaho Gazetteer
Yellow Dog (historical) is a populated place feature (populated place) in Latah County. The primary coordinates for Yellow Dog (historical) places it within the ID 83855 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Yellow Dog (historical) |
| Category: | Idaho physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Populated Place |
| Class: | Populated Place |
| Description: | An early community with a blacksmith shop and grocery store; in 1905, a stop on the Spokane and Inland Empire RR; located in the NW part of the county. |
| History: | The name Yellow Dog arose when a resident remarked that he did not like the name Alameda and would rather call the area Yellow Dog. Another, more simple explanation noted, is that when seeking a name, a yellow dog was spotted in the area. |
| County: | Latah County |
| Latitude: | 46.9790598 |
| Longitude: | -117.0337794 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Yellow Dog (historical): Yellow Dog (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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