Wapallo, Idaho
Unincorporated community
Wapello is located in Idaho
Wapello
Wapello
Location in Idaho
Wapello is located in the United States
Wapello
Wapello
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°14′49″N 112°15′25″W / 43.24694°N 112.25694°W / 43.24694; -112.25694
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyBingham
Elevation
4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s)208, 986
GNIS feature ID397298[1]

Wapello is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho, United States.[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] Idaho Falls, Idaho, is 35 miles (56 km) away.

The population of Wapello has remained steady, with about 12,000 residents in 2010. Politically similar to other rural areas of Bingham County, Wapello voting records indicate approximately three registered Republicans for every registered Democrat.

See also

flag Idaho portal

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wapallo
  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.



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