Staley Springs was a former unincorporated community located on the northwest shore of Henrys Lake in Fremont County, Idaho, United States,[1] that is now part of the city of Island Park.[2]

Description

The community was named after Ed Staley, an early settler in the area.[3] Prior to his purchase of the site, it was known as Sawtell's Fish Farm.[4] The site of the former community in at 44°39′37″N 111°26′07″W / 44.66028°N 111.43528°W / 44.66028; -111.43528.[1]

Island Park is part of the Rexburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Staley Springs
  2. Edelfsen, Joyce (June 21, 2007). "Resort up for auction". Standard Journal. Rexburg, Idaho: Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  3. "Cutthroat Landing at Henry's Lake". cutthroatlanding.com. Cutthroat Landing Realty, Inc. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  4. Lindsey, Donald B. "Driving Guide to HistoricSites: Island Park, Idaho". co.fremont.id.us. Fremont County, Idaho. Retrieved May 4, 2020.


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