Junction 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
Lemhi County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Idaho
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.
History
Bannock had its start when A. M. Stephenson established a hotel at the site.
The community was so named from its location at the junction of
Bannock pass road and the Mormon road.
A
post office
A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letters and parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post offices may offer additional ser ...
called Junction was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1919.
References
Unincorporated communities in Lemhi County, Idaho
Unincorporated communities in Idaho
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