Soda Springs, ID

    Soda Springs, ID

    • Settled: In 1863, by Joseph Morris, leader of a group, called the Morrisites, that had separated from the Mormon faith; they first settled near General Patrick Connor’s camp, then afterwards founded Soda Springs
    • Original Name:  Beer Springs, after the taste of water from certain springs found in the area
    • Origin of Name: Named for the soda deposits in the water
    • Known for: County seat first of Oneida County, then later of Caribou County, when it was separated from Oneida in 1919; an important campsite on the Oregon Trail; City offices, fire department, churches, post office, established in 1865, pioneer cemetery, public schools, hospital
    • Location: 56.6 miles (57 minutes) southeast of Pocatello, ID on I-15 S, then after taking exit 47, turning east on Hwy 30
    • Population:  3,179 in 2022   

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