Egin is an unincorporated community in Fremont County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

History

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A post office called Egin was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The name Egin reportedly means "cold" in an unidentified Native American language.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Egin, Idaho
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 122.

43°56′12″N 111°50′15″W / 43.93667°N 111.83750°W / 43.93667; -111.83750