Lewiston, Idaho is a city in northern Idaho, at the confluence of the Snake River and the Clearwater River. Its main industry is paper and timber products production at the mill owned and operated by the Potlatch Corporation. Because of its position on the Snake River, Lewiston has the distinction of being Idaho’s only seaport, from which barges with timber products and grain are shipped down the river to the Pacific Ocean. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30,904.
Lewiston is home to Lewis-Clark State College, and is the county seat for Nez Perce County, Idaho.
Immediately across the Snake River from Lewiston is the town of Clarkston, Washington.
Along the much of the Snake River is a system of levees to protect against flooding. Most of the levees are in parks that are maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Downtown Lewiston is at the same elevation as the river. Away from downtown in either a northerly or southerly direction, the terrain gains altitude quickly. The south half of town is an area referred to as the Orchards. This area is much higher in elevation than downtown (one of the higher areas in town) and is named for the fruit orchards that previously covered the area. There is little sign of these orchards today.
The odor from the Potlatch paper mill covers most of the downtown area. This odor is mainly contained in the lowest part of the valley; in the Lewiston Orchards area, it is mostly unnoticeable except for the worst days (e.g. when Potlatch is manufacturing cardboard).
In the springtime there is a celebration named the Dogwood Festival. This celebration is named for the abundant dogwood trees that are in fragrant bloom during the festival. During and shortly after the festival these pink blossoms blow through the yards and the streets like drifts of snow.
During the fall there are a number of cottonwood trees that release cotton-like clouds of seeds that blow through the air and streets, blanketing the streets with a snow-like cover.
The town has a large Christmas festival that includes a number of large displays in the downtown area, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. These displays are typically quite impressive and often attract many visitors.
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Lewiston is a village located in Niagara County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,781.
The Village of Lewiston is within the Town of Lewiston. The Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park lies at its southern border.
History
The Village of Lewiston was established in 1822. The village claims to be the most historic square mile in America.
The current mayor is Richard Soluri and the Chief of Police is Ronald Winkley.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 2.8 km˛ (1.1 mi˛) of it is
Idaho Travel Guide
Idaho offers great outdoor opportunities. The Panhandle area has more than 2000 lakes, great rivers with kayaking opportunities. Sun valley has some of the best skiing possibilities in the US. Wallace is a small town in the middle of historic mining area. The mountains are all around and the scenery is great. Wallace is also the town they used in the filming of "Dantes Peak".
Clarkston is a city located in Asotin County, Washington, at the confluence of the Snake River and the Clearwater River, immediately across the Snake River from Lewiston, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,337.
History
Clarkston was officially incorporated on August 14, 1902.
Geography
Clarkston is located at 46°24'49" North, 117°2'55" West (46.413545, -117.048742)1. Immediately across the Snake River from Clarkston is the town of Lewiston,_Idaho.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 km˛ (2.0 mi˛). 5.0 km˛ (1.9 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of
Lewiston is a city located in Cache County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,877.
Geography
Lewiston is located at 41°58'7" North, 111°51'57" West (41.968475, -111.865879)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 66.5 km˛ (25.7 mi˛). 66.2 km˛ (25.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,877 people, 531 households, and 446 families residing in the city. The population density is 28.3/km˛ (73.4/mi˛). There are 558 housing units
Jackpot, Nevada is a small, unincorporated town in Elko County. Located less than a mile from the Nevada/Idaho border on U.S. Highway 93, Jackpot has been a popular gambling stop for those living in southern Idaho for many years. The town was founded on April 7, 1959 after Idaho outlawed all forms of gambling. The town has a permanent population of around 1,500.
Jackpot has six main hotels and motels with a built-in casino: Barton's Club 93, Cactus Pete's Resort Casino, Four Jacks Hotel and Casino, West Star Hotel and Casino, The Horseshu Hotel and Casino, and the Covered Wagon Hotel.
