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Located approximately 23 miles from Moscow, Kendrick is a town of about 300 residents. Founded by Thomas Kirby in 1889, Kendrick was initially known as Latah or Latah City. On May 24, 1889, a post office was established with Kirby as the first postmaster, and the town was called Kirby. In May 1890, the town was renamed Kendrick to honor James P. Kendrick, the chief engineer of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which extended its track to the town. Kendrick was incorporated on October 15, 1890. Today, the former railroad track is the Ed Corkill Memorial Bike Trail, connecting Kendrick and Juliaetta.

Just 4 miles away from Kendrick lies Juliaetta, a town with around 600 residents. Both Kendrick and Juliaetta are in Latah County, Idaho, situated on Highway 3 about halfway between Moscow and Lewiston. The area was originally known as Schupferville, after Rupert Schupfer, an early homesteader. Charles Snyder, the first postmaster, named the town Juliaetta in 1882 after his two daughters, Julia and Etta.

Two of the major employers in Kendrick and Juliaetta are agricultural companies George F Brocke & Sons Inc and CHS Primeland. Other businesses include banks, local markets, medical and dental facilities, dining options, and breweries. Kendrick and Juliaetta also host annual events, such as Kendrick’s Locust Blossom Festival.

Both towns are part of the Kendrick Joint School District. Juliaetta Elementary School, located in Juliaetta, serves grades K-6, while Kendrick Jr./Sr. High School, located in Kendrick, serves grades 7-12.