Bannock County, Administrative division in southeastern Idaho, United States
Description
Bannock County is an administrative division in southeastern Idaho with mountains, valleys, and farmland as its main features. Pocatello serves as the economic and administrative center of the entire county.
History
The county was established in 1893 and named after the Bannock Native American people who lived in these southeastern Idaho lands long before. This connection to the region's early past remains a key part of its identity.
Culture
Idaho State University shapes the educational landscape in Pocatello, while the annual Idaho State Fair displays local farming traditions and craftsmanship. Visitors experience how farming and education matter deeply to daily life in the region.
Practical
The county includes multiple towns and offers both urban and rural areas to explore, with Pocatello as the central hub for services and facilities. The varied landscapes require a car to reach all areas comfortably.
Did you know?
The county contains eight separate towns, with Pocatello being the largest while others like Lava Hot Springs are known for natural hot springs. This diverse collection of communities offers completely different experiences within a small area.
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Fort Hall
48 km
Holt Arena
24.4 km
American Falls Dam
51.9 km
Chesterfield
34.1 km
Pocatello Idaho Temple
27.8 km
Lava Hot Springs
21 km
Idaho Museum of Natural History
24.4 km
Malad Second Ward Tabernacle
56.6 km
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
25.2 km
Standrod House
25.5 km
Idaho State Arboretum
23.9 km
Church of the Assumption
25.3 km
Oneida County Courthouse
56.4 km
United Presbyterian Church
56.5 km
Idaho State University Administration Building
23.9 km
Power County Courthouse
49.9 km
Grace Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
43.9 km
A.F.R. Building
25.3 km
Co-op Block and J. N. Ireland Bank
56.5 km
Walter Sparks House
49.9 km
Jedd Jones House
56 km
Pocatello Carnegie Library
24.8 km
Sullivan-Kinney House
24.4 km
John Hood House
24.6 kmOneida Milling and Elevator Company Grain Elevator
51.5 km
D.L. Evans Sr. Bungalow
56.1 km
Idaho Museum of Natural History
23.8 km
McCammon Overhead and River Crossing Bridge
5.9 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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