Dent is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Clearwater County, Idaho
Clearwater County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,734. The county seat is Orofino. Established in 1911, the county was named after the Clearwater River.
The county is home to North ...
.
History
A
post office
A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letters and parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post offices may offer additional ser ...
called Dent was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1954. One Mr. Dent, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.
References
Unincorporated communities in Clearwater County, Idaho
Unincorporated communities in Idaho
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