Burton, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Burton, Idaho
Pushpin Map:Idaho#USA
Pushpin Label:Burton
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Madison
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:4836
Coordinates:43.7975°N -111.8581°W
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:397504

Burton is an unincorporated community in Madison County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

The first settlement at Burton was made in 1884.[1] The community has the name of Robert T. Burton, a member of the presiding bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1874 until his death.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10 . 1918 . 16.