Avery is a small unincorporated town nestled in the St. Joe River Valley in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States. Avery is located in the middle of the St. Joe District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Avery is a popular tourist attraction in northern Idaho for its beautiful wilderness and outdoor recreation.
Geography
- Latitude 47.25 (ºN)
- Longitude -115.80 (ºW)
- Elevation: 2486 feet (757 m) above sea level
Demographics
Avery has a population of 57 permanent residents.[citation needed] The temporary population is much higher in the summer though due to seasonal workers for the United States Forest Service and the many summer homes in Avery and along the St. Joe River.
History
The town was from the years 1909 to 1980 a division point on the Milwaukee Road railroad's "Pacific Extension". It was also once the western terminus for electric operations (1914-74) on this route all the way to Harlowton, Montana. Here, steam or diesel locomotives were changed or hooked up to electric locomotives. The town was nearly destroyed during the Great Fire of 1910.
Recreation
Common activities include camping, hunting, ATV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, and rafting.
Attractions
The main attraction in Avery is the Fish Pond. All year long, tourists can purchase a handful of fish food for twenty-five cents and watch as the massive rainbow trout leap out of the water to get a bite to eat.
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Coordinates: 47°15′00″N 115°48′07″W / 47.25°N 115.80194°W / 47.25; -115.80194
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