Shelley, Idaho

Shelley is a city in Idaho in the United States. It is in Bingham County. Shelley is on the eastern side of the Snake River. It faces the Blackfoot Mountains.

Shelley, Idaho
Location of Shelley, Idaho
Location of Shelley, Idaho
Coordinates: 43°22′46″N 112°7′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyBingham
Area
  Total1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2)
  Land1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
4,633 ft (1,412 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,409
  Estimate 
(2012[1])
4,413
  Density2,435.9/sq mi (940.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83274
Area code(s)208
FIPS code16-73450
GNIS feature ID0397154

Since 1927 Shelley has had the "Idaho Annual Spud Day". It is on the 3rd Saturday of September. It has a parade, live bands, games (such as a tug of war into a pit of mashed potatoes) and free baked potatoes.


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