Avon, Idaho Explained

Avon is an unincorporated community in Latah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

A post office operated under the name Avon from 1891 until 1953.[1] However, the community Avon moved to its current location in 1907 when a new railroad line missed the original townsite.[2]

Avon's population was estimated at 100 in 1909.[3]

References

46.8261°N -116.6139°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Latah County . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 April 2015.
  2. News: Ghost towns of Latah County . Moscow-Pullman Daily News . May 13, 1988 . 23 April 2015 . 25.
  3. Encyclopedia: Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest . Ellis A. Davis . Davis . Ellis A. . 1909 . 189 . en.

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