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Treasureton, Idaho

Coordinates: 42°15′55″N 111°50′47″W / 42.26528°N 111.84639°W / 42.26528; -111.84639
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Treasureton is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

History

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A post office called Treasureton was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.[2] William Treasure, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Treasureton, Idaho
  2. ^ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Stewart, George R. (1970). Princeton Alumni Weekly, Volume 71. p. 13. PRNC:32101081977066.

42°15′55″N 111°50′47″W / 42.26528°N 111.84639°W / 42.26528; -111.84639