Page Contents for Rexburg, Idaho

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Idaho state capital is Boise.
The population of Rexburg is approximately 25484 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 3,554 (1990), 7179 (2010).
The amount of land area in Rexburg is 11.007 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.166 sq kilometers.
The distance from Rexburg to Washington DC is 1938 miles.
The distance to the Idaho state capital is 236 miles. (as the crow flies)
Rexburg is positioned 43.82 degrees north of the equator and 111.78 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Rexburg elevation is 4,861 feet above sea level.

Location

On Interstate 15 in eastern Idaho north of Pocatello
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History & History Related Items

The present site of Rexburg was founded in 1883 when settlers built their town on the banks of the Snake River. People had lived in the area since the 1870's though after they had stopped on their way to the gold fields. Many claimed land under the Homestead Act of 1862.
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The settling of Rexburg

1870's

The founding of Rexburg

1883

Attractions

Yellowstone Bear World
Phone: 208-359-9688 for discount coupons
Enjoy this drive-through wildlife preserve and see grizzly bear, black bear, gray wolves and other North American wildlife.
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Rexburg Schools

Ricks College, A two year college operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A small school of about 7,000 students, who espouse the ideals of the church making Ricks a wonderful place to attend for a well-rounded education.