History
Pocatello has a rich history that date back to the early west. The city itself was founded in 1889 and has been considered the “Gateway to the Northwest.” (Welcome to the city of Pocatello) The city of Pocatello was named after a Native American chief. In recent years, Pocatello has become a growing community that could be the fourth largest city in Idaho. With this growth the city has implemented the department of parks and recreation to beautify and diversify the community as well as giving its citizens access to many parks and recreation.
Read more about this topic: Pocatello Parks And Recreation
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