Prichard, Idaho

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Prichard is an unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Prichard was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community derived its name from Andrew J. Prichard, a gold prospector.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prichard
  2. ^ "Shoshone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  3. ^ Earl, Larry W. (Nov 2, 1990). "Early Idaho mining district makes great driving tour". Spokane Chronicle. p. 13. Retrieved 18 October 2015.

External links

Media related to Prichard, Idaho at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 47°39′23″N 115°58′35″W / 47.65639°N 115.97639°W / 47.65639; -115.97639