French trappers. Supposedly the name means "heart of an awl" regarding the shrewd business practices of the local native tribes. The annual rendevous was held

French trappers. Supposedly the name means "heart of an awl" regarding the shrewd business practices of the local native tribes. The annual rendevous was held in Idaho. There are quite a few French named things around the area. Lake Pend Orielle, etc. Also, lots of stuff named after Lewis and Clark, the Jesuit priests and the Mullan trail.