Wapello, Idaho

Unincorporated community in Idaho, United States
Unincorporated community in Idaho, United States
43°14′49″N 112°15′25″W / 43.24694°N 112.25694°W / 43.24694; -112.25694CountryUnited StatesStateIdahoCountyBinghamElevation
4,547 ft (1,386 m)Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)Area code(s)208, 986GNIS feature ID397298[1]

Wapello is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Wapello was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community was named after Wapello, an Indian chieftain.[3] Idaho Falls, Idaho, is 35 miles (56 km) away.

The population of Wapello has remained steady, with about 12,000 residents in 2010. [citation needed] Politically similar to other rural areas of Bingham County, Wapello voting records indicate approximately three registered Republicans for every registered Democrat.[citation needed]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wapallo
  2. ^ "Bingham County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  3. ^ Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 40.


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