Dingle, Idaho facts for kids
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Dingle
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 Dingle
Location in Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
83233
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| GNIS feature ID | 397628 |
Dingle is an unincorporated community in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Although unincorporated, it has the zip code 83233.
History
Although a fur trapper and blacksmith named "Peg-Leg Smith" established a trading post on the Oregon Trail from 1848 to 1850 near Dingle, the first permanent settlement at Dingle was made in 1871 by a colony of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons).
Dingle's population was 40 in 1909, and was estimated at 100 in 1960.
Notable people
- Beulah Ream Allen (1897-1989) physician and WWII POW, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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