Swan Lake, ID

    Swan Lake, ID

    • Settled: In the 1870s, by Mormon settlers
    • Origin of Name: Named after the nearby lake, which in turn was named for the swans that  nest and summer there
    • Known for: Originally a rail station on Oregon Shortline Railroad; now a rural country community on Highway; officially known as “Swanlake” by the post office, “Swan Lake” is preferred by many locals 
    • Notable Features: Post office established in 1880, Thomas Mercantile, a fully restored general store provides convenience items, goodies, locally-grown ag products, a grill, and locally-made crafts
    • Location:  17.9 miles  (19 minutes) north of Preston, ID via Hwy 91 N, 50.2 miles southeast of Pocatello on I-15 S, then Hwy 91 S
    • Population at 2010 Census: 93

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