Haden, Idaho

Haden is a ghost town in Teton County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

Not to be confused with Hayden, Idaho.

History

The first settlement at Haden was made in 1889.[2] Haden was platted in 1905.[1] A post office called Haden was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1913.[3] The community was named after Ferdinand V. Hayden, a geologist.[2][1] When the railroad was built through the area, business activity shifted to nearby Tetonia.[1]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haden (historical)
  2. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 185.
  3. "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.

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