Dingle, Idaho
Dingle is an unincorporated community in Bear Lake County, Idaho.[1] It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Although unincorporated, it has the zip code 83233.[2]
Dingle | |
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  Dingle Location within the state of Idaho | |
| Coordinates: 42°13′10″N 111°16′5″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes | 83233 |
| GNIS feature ID | 397628[1] |
Although Peg-Leg Smith established a trading post on the Oregon Trail from 1848–1850 near Dingle, the first permanent settlement at Dingle was made in 1871 by a colony of Mormons.[3]
Notable people
- Beulah Ream Allen (1897-1989) physician and WWII POW, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[4]
References
- "Dingle". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Zip Code Lookup
- The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 121.
- "Former Dean of BYU Nursing School Dies". The Daily Herald. Provo, Utah. March 19, 1989. p. 6. Retrieved September 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
Municipalities and communities of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Idaho highlighting Bear Lake County | |
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