Bates, Idaho
Bates is an unincorporated community in Teton County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.
Bates, Idaho | |
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  Bates, Idaho  Bates, Idaho | |
| Coordinates: 43°41′30″N 111°12′03″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Teton |
| Elevation | 6,037 ft (1,840 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 83422 |
| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 397413[1] |
History
The first settlement at Bates was made in 1881.[2] A post office called Bates was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1920.[3] The community has the name of Thomas George Bates, a pioneer citizen.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bates, Idaho
- The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 12.
- "Post Offices". Retrieved 19 January 2018.
Municipalities and communities of Teton County, Idaho, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Idaho highlighting Teton County | |
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