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Power County

Background

Established on January 30, 1913 with its county seat at American Falls. Named for the American Falls Power Plant. American Falls was the first settlement in the county and was a frequent camping place on the Oregon Trail. It became a railroad station when the Oregon Short Line was built across southern Idaho.

County Seat: American Falls

County Web Site

Land Area: 1,442 square miles.

County Clerk 543 Bannock American Falls, ID 83211-1200 Phone: (208) 226-7611 Fax: (208) 226-7612

Location

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