Power County County
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.
Mapped Location
Power County: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Power County
- Feature Type: County
- County Seat: City of American Falls
- Established: Thursday, January 30, 1913
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Power County
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Power County | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Power County
References to Power County that document the origin of its place name
POWER.—At American Falls the Snake River is one thousand feet wide and drops forty-two feet over a series of beautiful cascades, making it possible to develop several thousand horsepower. This county includes this power site, and from it derives its name. The county seat is American Falls (q. v.)
Last updated: 2016-12-01