Wapello, Idaho

Wapello is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[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]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wapello, Idaho
  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.

Coordinates: 43°14′49″N 112°15′25″W / 43.24694°N 112.25694°W / 43.24694; -112.25694

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