Banida, Idaho Explained

Banida is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

A post office called Banida was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1959.[1] The community's name is a blend of the names of Bannock County and Oneida County.[2] A variant name was "Dunnville".

Banida's population was 100 in 1960.[3]

Notable person

Joe J. Christensen, a general authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born at Banida in 1929.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . 19 January 2018.
  2. Book: The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. 11.
  3. Encyclopedia: World Book Encyclopedia . Field Enterprises Corporation . 1960 . 27 . I . en.
  4. Book: Bitton. Davis. Alexander. Thomas G.. The A to Z of Mormonism. 25 November 2009. Scarecrow Press. 978-0-8108-7060-4. 39.

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