Paris, Idaho
| Paris, Idaho | |
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Stone Tabernacle (Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle), c. 1889
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 Location in Bear Lake County and the state of Idaho |
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 Paris, Idaho
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| Coordinates: 42°13′40″N 111°23′58″W / 42.22778°N 111.39944°WCoordinates: 42°13′40″N 111°23′58″W / 42.22778°N 111.39944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.48 sq mi (9.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,965 ft (1,818 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 513 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 504 |
| • Density | 147/sq mi (56.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP codes | 83261, 83287 |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-60580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0388197 |
Paris is a city and county seat of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. Located on the western side of the Bear Lake Valley, the city's population was 513 at the 2010 census, down from 576 in 2000. Paris was settled on September 26, 1863, by pioneer settlers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Paris was settled by a group of dedicated Mormons led by Charles C Rich. During early years, pioneers suffered difficulties with the harsh cold climate, however their determination and faith kept them from leaving the area.
Paris sports an impressive landmark for a city of its size: the LDS Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle, a sandstone church designed by Joseph Don Carlos Young and built between 1884 and 1889. It seats around 1,400 people.
Paris is located at 42°13′40″N 111°23′58″W / 42.22778°N 111.39944°W (42.227699, -111.399373). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.51 square miles (9.09 km2), of which, 3.48 square miles (9.01 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
Paris lies in a high valley of the Rocky Mountains, at nearly 6,000 feet (1,830 m) in elevation. Due to the high elevation, cold winters, late springs and mild summers are the norm for Paris and the area. Most of the surrounding country is used for ranching.
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