Oden Busy Bees Hall
Oden, Bonner County
- Grants: 1999, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2025 – addressing roof leaks and deteriorating exterior paint
Location: 143 Sunnyside Road, Sandpoint Idaho 83864
In 1928, Mrs. John Lloyd suggested that the Oden community should have a central gathering point. She presented her idea to a recently formed group of local women, the Oden Busy Bees. Matt Schmidt donated the land for the building, others donated lumber and construction materials, volunteers pitched in to provide the labor. Despite the Great Depression, Oden Hall was completed in 1931 and is still used as a community hall. In the pre-1970s era, weekly dances drew attendees from as far away as Trout Creek, Montana.
The creation, maintenance, and love for this building are a true testament to Oden’s community pride and the hall’s excellent craftsmanship.
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