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Wapello is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Wapello was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community was named after Wapello, an Indian chieftain.[3] Idaho Falls, Idaho, is 35 miles (56 km) away.
The population of Wapello has remained steady, with about 12,000 residents in 2010. [citation needed] Politically similar to other rural areas of Bingham County, Wapello voting records indicate approximately three registered Republicans for every registered Democrat.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wapallo
- ^ "Bingham County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 40.
Municipalities and communities of Bingham County, Idaho, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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