Wardboro, Idaho
Wardboro (also Preston) is an unincorporated community in Bear Lake County, Idaho.[1]
Wardboro | |
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  Wardboro Location within the state of Idaho | |
| Coordinates: 42°15′21″N 111°16′38″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Elevation | 5,951 ft (1,814 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 392830[1] |
Wardboro was originally called Preston, and under the latter name was founded in 1865.[2] The present name is after Wardsboro, Vermont, the native home of a share of the early settlers.[2]
References
- "Wardboro, Idaho". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 40.
Municipalities and communities of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Idaho highlighting Bear Lake County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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