Cavendish, Idaho

Cavendish is an unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States,[1][2] in the mountains between the towns of Orofino and Kendrick. Cavendish contains an elementary school (Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School), a cemetery, and a park (LeBaron Park). Cavendish was said to have gotten its name from a traveler who compared the severity of the weather to Cavendish, Vermont. Cavendish consists mainly of farm ground and small areas of forestry.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cavendish, Idaho
  2. Idaho Official State Highway Map (Map). Idaho Transportation Department. 2009.

Coordinates: 46°33′37″N 116°26′03″W / 46.56028°N 116.43417°W / 46.56028; -116.43417


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