Ellis, Idaho

Unincorporated community in the state of Idaho, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ellis is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located on U.S. Route 93 15.5 miles (24.9 km) northeast of Challis. The town consists solely of a post office, with ZIP code 83235.[2]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
4,623 ft (1,409 m)
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Ellis, Idaho
Ellis, Idaho is located in Idaho
Ellis, Idaho
Ellis, Idaho
Ellis, Idaho is located in the United States
Ellis, Idaho
Ellis, Idaho
Coordinates: 44°41′31″N 114°02′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyCuster
Elevation
4,623 ft (1,409 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83235
Area codes208, 986
GNIS feature ID381426[1]
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Geography

Ellis lies in the Pahsimeroi Valley, on U.S. Route 93 in Idaho, 15.5 miles (24.9 km) northeast of Challis.[3] It is near the border of Lemhi County and Custer County.[4]

History

Ellis appears on state maps as early as 1887.[5] Ellis' population was 20 in 1909,[6] and 10 in 1960.[7] Ellis once had its own store and cafe, which burned down in 1975; the fire also damaged the post office, which was relocated to a new building as a result.[8]

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