Woodville, Idaho

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

History[]

The first settlement at Woodville was made in 1889.[2] A post office called Woodville was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] The name "Woodville" was applied to the place because a large share of the first settlers were employed hauling wood.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodville, Idaho
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 42.
  3. ^ "Bingham County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 January 2018.

Coordinates: 43°25′01″N 112°08′34″W / 43.41694°N 112.14278°W / 43.41694; -112.14278


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