Hatch, Idaho

Hatch is an unincorporated community in Caribou County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

History

The first settlement at Hatch was made in 1882, at which time the town site was within Bannock County[2] (Caribou County was not formed until 1919). A post office called Hatch was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1934.[3] The community was named after Ransom Hatch, an early settler.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hatch, Idaho
  2. 1 2 The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 186.
  3. "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.

Coordinates: 42°49′10″N 111°51′08″W / 42.81944°N 111.85222°W / 42.81944; -111.85222

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