Arbon, Idaho facts for kids
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Arbon, Idaho
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 Arbon, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Arbon, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Power |
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83212
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| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 397384 |
Arbon is a small, quiet community located in Power County, Idaho, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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Exploring Arbon, Idaho
Arbon is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of Malad City. Even though it's a small place, Arbon has its own post office with the ZIP code 83212. This helps connect the community to the rest of the world.
Arbon's Early Days
The first people settled in Arbon way back in 1893. The community was named after one of these early settlers, a man named George Arbon. He was a pioneer, meaning he was one of the first people to explore and live in this new area.
The First Schoolhouse
Education was important to the early settlers. The very first school in Arbon was a log cabin. It was about 20 feet (6 meters) wide and 36 feet (11 meters) long. Lorenzo Bailey donated the land for this special building.
This log cabin wasn't just a school; it was also used as a church and a place for community events. Imagine a single building serving so many purposes! Classes officially started there on October 13, 1902.
Arbon's Changing Population
Over the years, the number of people living in Arbon has changed quite a bit.
- In 1909, there were 100 people.
- By 1925, the population grew to 340.
- In 1940, it dropped to 55.
- By 1960, only 10 people lived there.
This shows how communities can grow and shrink over time.
Arbon's Climate
Arbon has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry, but not a complete desert. On climate maps, you might see this type of climate called "BSk" using the Köppen Climate Classification system.
