Meta description: Kootenai County, Idaho, has been selected as a 2026 American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service.
The National Park Service has selected Kootenai County, Idaho, for the 2026 American World War II Heritage Cities program, recognizing the county’s wartime history and contributions.
Kootenai County World War II Heritage Designation
The agency announced the designation Oct. 16. Kootenai County was recognized for Farragut Naval Training Station, military aviation, hospital work and jobs connected to wartime needs.
The program permits one city or local jurisdiction from each state or territory to receive the designation. Ten places were selected for the 2026 program.
Idaho Wartime History Recognized
A Sept. 19, 1942, image shows sailors at Farragut Naval Training Station, one of the sites tied to Kootenai County’s World War II record.
Jessica Bowron said the designations recognize service, sacrifice, innovation and industrial achievement associated with the United States’ wartime role as the “Arsenal of Democracy.”
Since the program began in 2020, 46 states and two territories have received designations.