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Glenns Ferry is a city in Elmore County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,319 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to Interstate 84 and the Snake River.

Glenns Ferry city overview:
Name:	Glenns Ferry city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Idaho
County:	Elmore County
Elevation:	2,569 ft (783 m)
Total Area:	1.98 sq mi (5.14 km²)
Land Area:	1.96 sq mi (5.07 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Total Population:	1,319
Population Density:	665.82/sq mi (257.01/km²)
ZIP code:	83623, 83633
Area code:	208
FIPS code:	1631690
GNISfeature ID:	0372857
Website:	glennsferryidaho.org

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History

Glenns Ferry was one of the most famous and treacherous river crossings on the Oregon Trail. Pioneers forded the Snake River at the Three Island Crossing until 1869, when Gustavus “Gus” Glenn constructed a ferry about two miles upstream, primarily to expedite freight but also for emigrants. His boat, which could hold two wagons, cut nearly twenty miles from the former route. In 1871 the city of Glenns Ferry was established. Construction of the Oregon Short Line Railroad through the town in 1883 gave the city its first major employer.

Opened in 1971, Three Island Crossing State Park is home to The Oregon Trail History and Education Center, where visitors can learn about pioneer emigrants and Native American history. The Glenns Ferry community sponsors a crossing commemoration the second Saturday of each August.

The Glenns Ferry townsite was platted 152 years ago in 1871, just downstream from the ferry site. It is one of just two incorporated cities in Elmore County, along with Mountain Home.

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Geography

Glenns Ferry is located at 42°57′7″N 115°18′4″W / 42.95194°N 115.30111°W / 42.95194; -115.30111 (42.951954, -115.301132), at an elevation of 2,569 feet (783 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.94 square miles (5.02 km), of which, 1.92 square miles (4.97 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water.