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Lemhi County

Background

Established January 9, 1869 with its county seat at Salmon. Named for Fort Lemhi, the L.D.S. Salmon River Mission, which was named for King Lemhi in the book of Mormon. Lewis and Clark were the first white men in this area.

County Seat: Salmon

Land Area: 4,571square miles.

County Clerk County Courthouse Salmon, ID 83467-3943 Phone: (208) 756-2815 Fax: (208) 756-8424

County Web Site

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