Bern, Idaho
Bern is an unincorporated community in Bear Lake County, Idaho.[1] It is located in the southeast corner of the state, about four miles from Montpelier.
Bern, Idaho | |
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  Bern, Idaho Location within the state of Idaho | |
| Coordinates: 42°20′23″N 111°23′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Elevation | 5,968 ft (1,819 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 377393[1] |
History
The first settlement at Bern was made in 1873.[2] A post office called Bern was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1988.[3] The community was named after Bern, in Switzerland, the native land of a large share of the first settlers.[2]
Bern's population was estimated at 50 in 1909,[4] and was 20 in 1960.[5]
Notable people
- La Monte Young, American music composer
References
- "Bern". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 13.
- "Post Offices". Retrieved 19 January 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.
Municipalities and communities of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Idaho highlighting Bear Lake County | |
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