Star’s (or Starrh’s) Ferry Area of Burley, ID

Settled: An LDS Branch (a local Mormon congregation) was established there in 1916
Original Name: The post office on Henry Schodde’s ranch was originally named Jesse; later named Starrh’s Ferry, now commonly known as “Star’s Ferry” or just “Star”
Origin of Name: Named for brothers, George and Thomas Starrh, who operated a ferry on the Snake River west of present-day Burley during the early days; some present-day locals resent referring to the the area as “Star;” it will always be “Star’s Ferry” to them
Known for: Historically a rural farming community, now has become a desirable residential area; also has a thriving industrial section, especially along the railroad spur close to the banks of Snake River
Notable Features: LDS Church, hardware & lumber store; once had a post office named Jesse 1882-1905, then named Starrh 1909-1912
Location: 4 miles west of Burley on Hwy 30 W, south of the Snake River; the Emerson area in Minidoka county lies north of Star’s Ferry, across Snake River
No population estimates for this unincorporated rural community