Elba, Idaho
Elba is an unincorporated community in Cassia County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]
History
Elba was originally called Beecherville, and under the latter name the first permanent settlement was made in 1873.[2] A post office named Elba was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1996.[3] The present name is a transfer from the island of Elba, in Italy.[2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elba, Idaho
- ^ a b The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 123.
- ^ "Post Offices". Retrieved 19 January 2018.
Municipalities and communities of Cassia County, Idaho, United States | ||
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