Wapello, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Wapallo, Idaho
Pushpin Map:Idaho#USA
Pushpin Label:Wapello
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Idaho##Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bingham
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:4547
Coordinates:43.2469°N -112.2569°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:397298

Wapello is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho, United States.

History

A post office called Wapello was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1908.[1] The community was named after Wapello, an Indian chieftain.[2] Idaho Falls, Idaho, is 35miles away.

The population of Wapello has remained steady, with about 12,000 residents in 2010. Politically similar to other rural areas of Bingham County, Wapello voting records indicate approximately three registered Republicans for every registered Democrat.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bingham County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 November 2015.
  2. Book: Lund, Anthon Henrik. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. 1922. Geneal. Society of Utah. 40.