Welcome to Colburn ...
Colburn is located in the Idaho Panhandle.
Colburn is located in Bonner County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Colburn, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1956.
Colburn is 2,170 feet [661 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the elevation of Colburn is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Colburn lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Colburn (for example, toward Troy (MT)), you will leave Pacific Time and cross into the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT).
Area codes for Colburn: (208) and (986)<3>
The ZIP code for Colburn: 83865<4>
Communities Also Named Colburn ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Colburn - they are located in Indiana (2) and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Colburn.
Communities near Colburn ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Colburn.
- Sandpoint
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandpoint
- Sandpoint is located in Bonner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,273 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandpoint <5>
- Ponderay
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderay
- Ponderay is located in Bonner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,180 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ponderay <5>
- Kootenai
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kootenai
- Kootenai is located in Bonner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,024 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kootenai <5>
- Dover
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
- Dover is located in Bonner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 968 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <5>
- East Hope
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast) - Hope
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope
- Hope is located in Bonner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 102 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hope <5>
- Boyer
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyer
- Boyer is located in Bonner County
- Naples
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naples
- Naples is located in Boundary County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Naples <5>
- Sagle
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sagle
- Sagle is located in Bonner County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sagle <5>
- Algoma
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
- Algoma is located in Bonner County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Colburn. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Colburn.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Colburn. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Colburn.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Colburn. See our Newspapers Page for Colburn.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Colburn ...
Looking for more information about Colburn? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Colburn, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Colburn.
Adding Colburn to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Colburn in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Colburn was on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Idaho (from Shell Oil, 1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Colburn.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Colburn. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Bonner County: www.co.bonner.id.us/
The official website for State of Idaho: www.state.id.us/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Idaho's counties, including Bonner, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Colburn - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (986) is an overlay for area code (208). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Colburn). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Colburn or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |