Bloomington, ID

    Bloomington, ID

    • Settled: 1864-By Mormon settlers led by Charles C. Rich
    • Origin of Name: After a bountiful harvest, Charles C. Rich suggested naming the settlement Bloomington
    • Famous for: First post office in Idaho portion of Bear Lake Valley; now builds Conestoga wagons, specially designed for glamping and other unique overnight stays, are manufactured here; it is not uncommon to see a newly built wagon, loaded on a trcukbed, heading for destinations throughout the United States
    • Notable Features: Post office, LDS church, cemetery, Bloomington Lake & Canyon, a nearby recreation area
    • Location: 13 miles southwest of Montpelier, on Hwy 89
    • 2010 Census Population: 206 in this rural Bear Lake Valley farm community

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