Haden, Idaho

Haden is a ghost town in Teton County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

History

The first settlement at Haden was made in 1889.[2] Haden was platted in 1905.[1] A post office called Haden was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1913.[3] The community was named after Ferdinand V. Hayden, a geologist.[2][1] When the railroad was built through the area, business activity shifted to nearby Tetonia.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haden (historical)
  2. ^ a b The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 185.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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Municipalities and communities of Teton County, Idaho, United States
County seat: Driggs
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43°49′30″N 111°10′47″W / 43.82500°N 111.17972°W / 43.82500; -111.17972


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