Chapin is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Teton County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Idaho
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.
History
A post office called Chapin was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1912. According to tradition, the community was named after one Mr. Chapin, a pioneer citizen.
Chapin's population was 125 in 1909.
References
Unincorporated communities in Teton County, Idaho
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