Viola Latah County, Idaho
Mapped Location
Viola: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Viola
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Viola
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Viola | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Viola
References to Viola that document the origin of its place name
VIOLA, about 8 mi N of Moscow, formerly called Four Mile; established in 1878, one of the oldest settlements in the county; a former station on the Spokane and Inland Empire RR. The post office was established 23 Apr 1878 as Four Mile; its name was changed to Viola 2 May 1882, with Wm. H. Teel as postmaster. Subsequent postmasters to 1914 were Luther Cary, 2 May 1883; Harriet E. Knight, 23 Feb 1886; L. M. Greenstreet, 15 June 1887; J. H. Gilbreth, 30 Mar 1888; Geo. E. Stile, 9 Jan 1891; Rufus M. Bowles, 27 Mar 1891; John W. Conner, 9 Mar 1895; Rufus M. Bowles, 19 July 1905; Mamie E. Rothwell, 9 Oct 1914. Current P.O., Viola. Named for a woman important to the Viola school. Two stories are current: the woman was the first teacher; and she was the first child born there, whose father, the first post- master, gave land for the school if it bore her name, Viola
Related Catalog Titles
A Bibliography for Viola, Latah County, Idaho
From the forward by Simon K. Benson: “This new addition of Early History of North Idaho, but more particular the history of Latah County, Moscow (Paradise City) 1871, Troy (Huff Gulch) our first home after World War II. Some of the history first came out in a limited edition in 1903. I have republished with permission and the desire of many of the families, and chiefly as a tribute to my father-in-law Guy Senter (now deceased). “The book is a valuable reference work on early Northern Idaho and Latah County history from the explorations into the old Oregon territory, of which the counties of Northern Idaho were once a part. “This book can bring knowledge, enjoyment and memories for anyone who reads it. Books can have a wide distribution and bring joy as an ideal gift. “Perhaps everyone who ever lived in Latah County or had a parent or grandparent who did, can once again relive the nostalgic, exciting pages of the past. ‘Let’s live to give, learn, love, and remember.’” (276 pages)
276 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
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Latah County
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Last updated: 2025-09-23