Nezperce, ID

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Nezperce Regional Emergency Services

City Hall Building

The Nezperce Regional Emergency Services are located at 606 Maple St., in the same building as City Hall. Proceeds from fund raising are used to strengthen the Fire Department and Ambulance with training and equipment.

Contact Information

  • Address: 606 Maple St. Nezperce, ID
  • In Case of Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
  • Nezperce Ambulance: 9-1-1
  • Nezperce Regional Emergency Services: 9-1-1
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Fire Department

The Nezperce Fire Department is a volunteer service with facilities located at 606 Maple St., in the same building as City Hall.

Contact Information

  • Address: 606 Maple Street
  • Phone: Call 911 if it’s an emergency. Otherwise if it’s not an emergency, call 208-937-2447 or Fire Chief Dave Kuther at 208-791-7625
  • Email: davekuther@me.com
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Lewis County Sheriff’s Department

The City of Nezperce contracts with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement in the city.

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Senior Center

The Nezperce Senior Citizen organization was started in 1975 to provide meals, entertainment and services to area seniors. Meals are provided twice a week at no cost to seniors. A small donation is asked for anyone else wishing to eat at the Senior Center.

Meals currently are being served at the Senior Center, 501 Cedar St., and delivered to home-bound residents Mondays and Thursdays. Weekly menus are posted in the Lewis County Herald, which is available at The Only Store. Business meetings are held once a month and officers are elected annually. Entertainment – such as music, pinochle and bingo – is provided occasionally.

  • For more information about the Senior Center, call Mary Ann Hess at 208-790-4820 or Brad Fischer at 208-791-8174. Contact the Senior Center via email at NezperceSeniors@gmail.com or by calling 208-937-2465 on Mondays and Thursdays.

Contact Information

Seniors’ Lending Shed:

To make arrangements for borrowing, returning or donating items, contact Lori Bradley at 208-550-1507. Leave a message if no one answers. Items available are:

  • Walkers
  • Crutches
  • Canes
  • Wheel chairs
  • Toilet seats & raisers
  • Shower & bathtub aids (i.e. tub safety handles)
  • Boots in medium & large
  • Adult disposable diapers

Items are free of charge to anyone who needs them. When no longer needed, please return them promptly and in good shape. The Lending Shed welcomes gently used donations.

History of the Senior Center:

In the beginning, there were 49 charter members. The first meetings started with potluck dinners and pinochle. With the help of Area Agency on Aging in Lewiston, they began meeting at the Nezperce Hotel, where a dinner was served. The next step was to rent the Christian Church basement and hire a cook. This was an excellent place, except they were limited on their activities: no dancing, no cards, and no bingo.

After unsuccessfully trying to negotiate a lease with other groups, the Senior Center finally found a home. The Brethren Church, built in 1912, was an active church for many years. The Assembly of God bought the Church and held services until the membership declined. They gave the church to the City of Nezperce. The basement area became the new home for the Seniors. The remodeling came in two phases, with grants of $89,140 and $81,750.

With much donated labor and materials, the Nezperce Senior Center is now a beautiful facility with a light, airy dining and multipurpose room.

The Senior Center has been used for weddings, receptions, birthday celebrations, family dinners, bridge clubs, garden clubs, etc. It is rented for a nominal fee.

The Seniors are very proud of the center and they owe a debt of gratitude to all persons who have so freely given of their money, materials and talents to make this center a lasting legacy for Nezperce.

The sanctuary of the church is now an auditorium for plays, meetings and other events.

Fit & Fall Proof Exercise Classes:

  • These classes are being offered at Savage Health, 423 Oak Street, at 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.
  • A Savage Health Membership is not required and the classes are free.
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Cemeteries

General Information

The City of Nezperce Russell Cemetery District maintains three cemeteries:

  • City Cemetery
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
  • Russell Cemetery (Google Map)

Russell Cemetery District Map

City Cemetery

Nezperce City Cemetery is located south of Nezperce on Highway 162 toward Grangeville. The cemetery is less than a ½ mile from town on the left side of the highway.

City Cemetery

Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located approximately .8 miles west of Nezperce on the Nezperce-Craigmont Road/Shortcut Road. Take 1st Avenue, which turns into Nezperce-Craigmont Road/Shortcut Road, and the cemetery will be on the right side of the road.

Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Russell Cemetery

Russell Cemetery is located approximately 7.3 miles north out of Nezperce on Thompson Road. Take Highway 62 north out of Nezperce for 1.7 miles. At the Y, stay right onto Russell Ridge Road for approximately 4.5 miles, turn left onto Larson Road. In approximately 1 mile, turn left onto Thompson Road for approximately .3 miles, and the cemetery will be on your left.

Alternate route coming from Craigmont, Idaho for the Russell Cemetery: Take ID-62 for approximately 12 miles, turn left onto Thompson Road, (road is located after slight downhill incline, then sharp left turn). Russell Cemetery will be approximately 3 miles on your right.

Internment Listings

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The Nezperce Community Library

Nezperce Community Library

Contact Information

Hours:

  • Mon. 10:00am - 5:30pm
  • Wed. 10:00am - 5:30pm
  • Fri. 10:00am - 5:30pm
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Nezperce Museum & Historical Society

The Nezperce Historical Society was formed to preserve and promote the history of the Nezperce Prairie through artifacts, photographs, family histories, memorabilia and Lewis County Records; to educate the youth of today, to commemorate the pioneers of yesterday and to honor the members of this community. To do that they are collecting, documenting, conserving and making accessible to the public information, artifacts and education programs which interpret Nezperce’s cultural past, present and future.

The Nezperce Museum building was built by the Masonic Lodge in 1954. It served the Masons for many years. In 1991, it was sold to the City of Nezperce and turned over to the Nezperce Centennial Committee, which opened it to the public in 1995. It was used as a designated Visitor Center to house antiques donated or loaned to be put on display for public view.

In 2009, a group of ladies took on the challenge to organize, arrange and label the many archival items. The group was incorporated in 2010 and are the custodians and caretakers of the renamed Nezperce Museum.

Many improvements have been made to the building and surrounding area. A French drain tile has been installed, lower level windows removed to stop leaks and the outside was recently painted. Outdoor exhibits have been added – a blacksmith shop (complete with tools of the trade), outdoor privy and soon, the old jail house will be moved in and added to the outdoor exhibits. With the aid of a computer and programs, the group is now able to keep track of all donations and/or loans to the Museum. Inside, new displays are being put together, a genealogy center, kitchen area, general store area and many other areas. More improvements are scheduled as soon as monies allow.

The Museum currently isn’t open any set days other than during Prairie Day (second Saturday in July) and Lewis County Fair (last weekend in September). Dates of both of these events will be posted on the City of Nezperce web site. The Museum is closed during the winter months.

Appointments to view the Museum can be made by calling Rhonda Schmidt at City Hall, Monday through Thursday, at 208-937-1021 or Sue Justesen at 208-680-8745.

If you would like to make a donation to the Nezperce Museum, it can be mailed to: Nezperce Historical Society, PO Box 117, Nezperce, ID 83543.

The Museum is seeking new members. Contact Rhonda or Sue if interested.

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Recycling Center

The Nezperce City Council decided at its March 2026 meeting to discontinue to recycling center.

People interested in recycling are encouraged to take their items to Pacific Steel and Recycling, 604 12th St N, or Western Recyclers, 35 2nd St., both in Lewiston.

If you have any questions please reach out to City Hall at clerk@cityofnezperce.com or call 208-937-1021.

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