Photo courtesy Ralph Bartholdt
In 1908 the Northern Pacific Railroad announced that it would move its division point to Kootenai, Idaho. Within two years the present townsite was platted, houses built, and businesses had opened their doors. In 1910 the town of Kootenai was booming, fueled by the newly constructed roundhouse, car shops, coaling tower, and all the men hired to keep the railroad running.
To commemorate this anniversary, the Society installed an interpretive site on its property adjacent to the townsite. It is located on the south side of Highway 200 just east of Lignetics and (somewhat) across the highway from the Conoco station. Look off to your right as your driving toward Hope.
For the full story read the article by Ralph Bartholdt. http://www.bonnercountydailybee.com/articles/2010/02/03/news/doc4b692709ac9cc812699843.txt