Woodville, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Woodville, Idaho
Pushpin Map:Idaho#USA
Pushpin Label:Woodville
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:4369
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:398385

Woodville is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

The first settlement at Woodville was made in 1889.[1] A post office called Woodville was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The name "Woodville" was applied to the place because a large share of the first settlers were employed hauling wood.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lund, Anthon Henrik . The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine . Geneal. Society of Utah . 1922 . 42.
  2. Web site: Bingham County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 January 2018.