Woodruff, Idaho Explained

Woodruff, Idaho
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Idaho#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Idaho
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Oneida
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:4485
Coordinates:42.0361°N -112.2147°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:83252
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:398384

Woodruff is an unincorporated community in southeastern Oneida County, Idaho, United States.[1]

Description

The community is located in the Malad Valley, along the Malad River and Interstate 15, 10miles south of Malad City.[2]

History

The first settlement at Woodruff was made in 1865.[3] A post office called Woodruff was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1909.[4] The community was named in honor of Wilford Woodruff, 4th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Notes and References

  1. 398384. Woodruff, Idaho.
  2. Web site: Woodruff, Idaho - Community Profile. RoadsideThoughts. May 6, 2017.
  3. Book: Lund, Anthon Henrik. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. 1922. 43.
  4. Web site: Post Offices: Idaho: Oneida County. Forte. Jim. postalhistory.com. January 19, 2018.