J P Stravens

A Historic Journey Through the Best of Idaho J P Stravens

Old Towns and Lost CommunitiesOld towns and lost communities described here that are gone now were a part of the early development of the county and have a significant place in our heritage. As the county began to grow all of these towns and communities had different reasons to exist and began to develop or grow as a result of a need or a workplace site. The location of most of the sites were the result of access to a means of transportation whether it be railroad or steamboat. When all of these communities thrived there were no connecting roads. People-Places-MilestonesA Historic Journey Through The Best of Idaho is about mileposts and events that are generally limited to local interests but others will find curious. For example: How did transportation systems evolve in a primitive area? What was the early education system? When did electricity first arrive in Kootenai County? Why were work place settlements necessary? These and many other seldom reviewed facts can be found here.###Jim's knowledge of local history does not come from casual conversations or from newspapers but as an earnest scholar. He has the academic qualifications, the knowledge and perhaps (most importantly) the passion for history and historic preservation. You will find no better fit. Mark M. Greene, Ph. D###About the AuthorJ. P. Stravens is a native of a rural northwest community and has lived in and been a part of Kootenai county for over 50 years. Jim graduated from the University of Idaho and for most of his professional life he worked as a professional planner. He was a first Kootenai County Planning Director when planning legislation was first introduced in Idaho and developed the first Kootenai County Comprehensive Plan in 1978.