Junction, Idaho Explained

Junction is an unincorporated community in Lemhi County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

Bannock had its start when A. M. Stephenson established a hotel at the site. The community was so named from its location at the junction of Bannock pass road and the Mormon road.^[1] A post office called Junction was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1919.^[2]

References

44.7008°N -113.3706°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Rees, John E.. Idaho Chronology, Nomenclature, Bibliography. 1918. W.B. Conkey Company. 53.
2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.