| The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000. |
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| Grangeville |
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Grangeville, town (1990 pop. 3,226),  Idaho co., central Idaho, 50 mi/80 km SE of Lewiston; 45°56'N 116°07'W. In fertile valley of Salmon R., trading point for wheat and livestock region. RR terminus. Lumber milling; mfg.; timber; sheep, cattle; wheat, barley, alfalfa. Hq. for Nez Perce Natl. Forest, to SE. Nez Perce Indian Reservation to N; Snowhaven Ski Area to S. Settled 1876, inc. 1897. Growth stimulated by discovery of gold (1898) nearby. | | | | Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol |
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