Fish Haven, Idaho
Fish Haven, Idaho | |
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  Fish Haven, Idaho Location within the state of Idaho | |
| Coordinates: 42°2′13.8″N 111°23′45.6″W / 42.037167°N 111.396000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Elevation | 5,924 ft (1,806 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 83287[1] |
| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
Fish Haven,[2] originally named Rush Creek, is an unincorporated community along the shores of Bear Lake in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is 4 km (2.5 miles) north of the Utah border.
History[edit]
The first settlement at Fish Haven was made in 1864.[3] A post office called Fish Haven was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1962.[4] The community was so named because nearby Bear Lake is a favorite fishing spot.[3]
Fish Haven's population was estimated at 100 in 1909,[5] and was 130 in 1960.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fish Haven ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fish Haven, Idaho
- ^ a b The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 127.
- ^ "Post Offices". Retrieved January 22, 2018.
- ^ Davis, Ellis A. (1909). Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest. Ellis A. Davis. p. 189.
- ^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
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