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Juliaetta, Idaho

Juliaetta is located in north central Idaho at the southern edge of Latah County near Potlatch Creek. The town was named after the daughters of Charles Snyder, Julia and Etta. Juliaetta has a population of 624. It is 27 miles from Moscow, Idaho, and 23 miles from Lewiston, Idaho.

History
Juliaetta was originally known as Schupferville, named for Rupert Schupfer who homesteaded the land in 1878. He plotted one-half of his homestead as a town site and operated the first general store. . By 1878, the town had a population of 200.

In 1876, Charles Snyder established a post office and named the town after his daughters, Julia and Etta. He was the first postmaster of Juliaetta. The city was incorporated in 1892 when the railroad was extended to that point.

In 1885 the first flour mill was built. The flour was labeled “Pride of the Potlatch” and was shipped all over the west coast of the United States. This business became Juliaetta Milling and Light Company. By 1889, the town had a bank, a newspaper, a jewelry store, a saddlery store, and a general store. Farmers in the area raised wheat, flax, oats, and hay in addition to fruit trees and large gardens.

The town became incorporated in 1892. Agricultural products were transported via a tram from the ridges around town. By 1902, Juliaetta had two hotels, Grand Central Hotel and Palace Hotel. Dr. Robert Foster Sr. established Foster’s School of Healing in 1903. The Juliaetta Cannery employed 100 people seasonally and produced up to 10,000 cans per day. It burned in 1911.

Other businesses operating in Juliaetta in the early 1900s included a mercantile, undertakers, barber, shoeshine services, millinery, confectionery, dressmaker, skating rink, and dance hall. Juliaetta also had an opera house and a theater company.

School District
Juliaetta is in the Kendrick Joint School District; the elementary school is located in Juliaetta, while the high school is in neighboring Kendrick. Combined, they are referred to as Kendrick Joint School District 283.

Castle Museum
In 1905, Abram Adams built the home, designed to resemble a Scottish castle. Adams was from West Virginia but wanted to acknowledge his Scottish history. He enjoyed the mild climate of the area and wanted to produce wheat seed to sell to farmers. His wife died before she saw her new home.

In 1970, Onal and Donna Cope, along with Charles and Phyllis Noble, bought the home from Adams' son, intending to preserve and restore the home. They planned to display local relics for enjoyment by the public. Later, the Nobles sold their interest to the Copes.

Justin Cope, grandson of Onal and Donna, is currently the museum manager. Restoration projects are ongoing, aimed at historical accuracy. Some items in the museum are original to the home, but the museum houses an eclectic mix of items from the area. Many of the items in the museum connect to the history of the Potlatch River valley. Much of the collection was donated. The museum is open to visitors by appointment.

Recreation
A paved 5.3-mile path runs along the Potlatch River between the communities of Juliaetta and Kendrick. The trail was a rail bed built in the 1890s by the Northern Pacific Railroad. Along the path are historic signs, gardens, and access points. The end point of the path to the west is Juliaetta Centennial Park and baseball field.

Governance
The town of has a mayor, along with 4 council members, a city treasurer and a clerk. The city employs two maintenance workers.