Wilford, Idaho

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

History

The first settlement at Wilford was made in 1883.[2] A post office called Wilford was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] The community was named after Leonard Wilford Hardy, a Mormon leader.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wilford, Idaho
  2. Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 42.
  3. "Fremont County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 November 2015.

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