Chapin, Idaho

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

History

A post office called Chapin was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] According to tradition, the community was named after one Mr. Chapin, a pioneer citizen.[3]

Chapin's population was 125 in 1909.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chapin, Idaho
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 83.
  4. ^ Davis, Ellis A. (1909). Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest. Ellis A. Davis. p. 189.

43°38′36″N 111°06′39″W / 43.64333°N 111.11083°W / 43.64333; -111.11083


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