De Smet, ID

Located in northern Idaho’s Benewah County, De Smet is a quiet rural community on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation. Named after 19th-century missionary Pierre-Jean De Smet, the area has deep roots tied to the historic Sacred Heart Mission. Today, community life centers around family and tribal heritage, anchored by the Coeur d'Alene Tribal School, which weaves Native cultural teachings and language into the daily classroom routine. It’s a peaceful, close-knit place surrounded by scenic rolling hills and open country.