The Gloria Howell Real Estate Team

Pocatello, ID Area Guide

The fourth largest city in Idaho, Pocatello is also the county seat and the largest city in Bannock County. The southeastern area of the state is also home of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. It’s also the principal city of the Pocatello metropolitan area with a population of almost 54,000.

Ranked by Forbes as one of the “Best Small Places for Business and Careers,” six years in a row, Pocatello is the home of Idaho State University and the manufacturing facility of ON Semiconductor. Founded as a stop on the first railroad in Idaho during the gold rush, the city went on to become an important center for agriculture. Located where the Portneuf River emerges from the mountains onto the Snake River Plain, the city is named after Chief Pocatello of the Shoshone tribe.
Ranked as one of the top ten small places to move and raise a family, Pocatello is a great place to live, work and play! Come for a visit and check us out, we know you’ll love it here and we’ll love to have you!

For more information, visit: http://www.pocatello.us/ and http://www.wikipedia.com

History

Shoshone tribe Chief Pocatello granted the railroad right of way through the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, giving Pocatello its name and the next you thing you know, Pocatello is a small village. Although immigrants passed through Idaho by the thousands, it wasn’t until the discovery of gold in 1860 that settlers were attracted to the area. The gold rush brought with it all the accompanying merchants, bringing goods and services to the area. Pocatello Junction became an important transportation crossroad for the Union Pacific Railroad as it expanded its service. After the gold rush had played itself out, the settlers who had come for the gold left, but some stayed and turned toward agriculture. With the help of irrigation from the nearby Snake River, the area became a major supplier of grain, potatoes and other crops. By 1882, residential and commercial development had begun and on 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state. To learn more, visit: http://www.pocatello.us/main/history_pocatello.htm

Attractions & Activities
Ross Park Aquatic Complex A great place for kids and families, the Complex is just waiting for you come spend a hot summer afternoon splashing around in the cool water. From kiddy pool to slides, there’s something for everyone in the family! To learn more, visit: http://www.pocatellocvb.com/

Fort Hall Replica Walk back in time when you walk into the replica of Fort Hall. See a world long vanished that was filled with settlers, explorers, traders, Native Americans and gold miners as you visit 12 historic buildings, replicated from the early days of Pocatello. For more information, visit: http://www.pocatellocvb.com/fort_hall_replica.html

Pocatello Zoo The Pocatello Zoo invites you to visit and get to see close up the animals that our world has been blessed with. For more information, visit: http://www.pocatellozoo.org/

Parks & Recreation

There’s a park for everyone in Pocatello, where you can toss a Frisbee or play tennis, swing on the swings or toss horse shoes. All you have to do is pack a picnic, grab the family and pick a park! For more information, visit: Pocatello Parks

Events in and Around Pocatello

From January to December, there’s always something going on in Pocatello! Visit the website for a complete listing of dates and events: http://www.pocatellocvb.com/events_calendars.htm