Fish Haven, Idaho
| Fish Haven, Idaho | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Fish Haven, Idaho Location within the state of Idaho | |
| Coordinates: 42°2′13.8″N 111°23′45.6″W / 42.037167°N 111.396000°WCoordinates: 42°2′13.8″N 111°23′45.6″W / 42.037167°N 111.396000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Elevation | 5,924 ft (1,806 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
Fish Haven,[1] originally named Rush Creek, is an unincorporated community along the shores of Bear Lake in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is 4 km (2.5 miles) north of the Utah border.
History
The first settlement at Fish Haven was made in 1864.[2] A post office called Fish Haven was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1962.[3] The community was so named because nearby Bear Lake is a favorite fishing spot.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fish Haven, Idaho
- 1 2 The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 127.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.
Municipalities and communities of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States | ||
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