Caribou County

English

Etymology

Named after the Caribou Mountains, which were named after Cariboo Fairchild, a prospector. His name may derive from the Cariboo Mountains, a separate range well to the north, which in turn derive their name from the animal.

Proper noun

Caribou County

  1. One of 44 counties in Idaho, United States. County seat: Soda Springs.
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