Name: Hoback

 

County: Teton

 

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GNIS Entry 

 

Longitude: 1104702W

Latitude: 431655N 

 

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Elevation:  7539/2298

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

The land expedition, under Wilson Price Hunt crossed the northern boundary into the present State of Wyoming in August, 1811, and moved westward. They left the State by way of a canyon, to which they gave the name of Hoback for John Hoback who was a trapper.  

Source: WPA

 

Named for John Hoback, a trapper with Wilson P. Hunt's party. His grave is near the town.

Source: Annals 14(3)

 

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History:

Hoback Post Office was established in April, 1921 and discontinued in November, 1943. Mail was handled by Jackson Post Office after discontinuation.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Postoffice in Teton County, 25 miles south of Jackson, the county seat and nearest banking point. Victor, Idaho is the nearest railroad point. Ranching and cattle raising are the principal industries. Altitude 5,800 feet.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Munger Mountain 

 

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