Paris, ID

    Paris, ID

    • Settled: 1863-By Mormon settlers led by Charles C. Rich
    • Original Name: North Creek
    • Origin of Name: Named after founder Charles C. Rich’s surveyor, Frederick Perris, not Paris, France; however, the written name eventually became Paris
    • Famous for: First permanent settlement in Bear Lake Valley, Bear Lake county seat, Paris LDS Tabernacle, & over 93 historic buildings & sites on the National Register
    • Notable Features: Post office, LDS church, county courthouse, city parks, cemetery, splashpad, museum, library, elementary school K-6; convenience stores, retail shopping
    • Well Known Natives: 20th Century Composer Arthur ShepherdLocal Celebrations: 4th of July
    • Location: 10 miles (12 minutes) southwest of Montpelier on Hwy 89
    • 2010 Census Population: 513

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