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Idaho Falls, located in southeastern Idaho, is the seat of Bonneville County (1911).
Originally names Eagle Rock settlement at Taylor's Ferry (1863), it was later changed to Taylor's Bridge. In 1890 is was again renamed to its present name, representing the 1500 feet falls in the river. The town was incorporated in 1890 and designated as a city in 1900.
The city became a railroad division point and later became a center of irrigated farming. Major industries are potatoes, livestock, tourism, and the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory.
The Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) is a major landmark in town, on the banks of the river falls.
Idaho Falls is the fourth most populous city in the state of Idaho. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 50,730.
The city is a part of the Idaho Falls metro area. It has an area of 17.1 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 43°28'00" north and 112°02'00" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 1639700.
Eastern Idaho Technical College is in Idaho Falls.
Interstate Highway 15 passes through Idaho Falls. Gem Lake and Ririe Reservoir are near or in the city.
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