Preston, Idaho
Preston is a city of 5,928 people in Franklin County, Idaho, founded in 1866.
Why visit Preston
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Worm Creek Opera House, Bear River Massacre Site and Franklin County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Preston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Preston
Preston is a city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,591 at the 2020 census, up from 5,204 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Franklin County. It is part of the Logan metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Preston, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Worm Creek Opera House
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
70 South State Street, Preston
Museums and landmarks7
Bear River Massacre Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Archaeological site in Idaho, United States of America
Franklin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Preston, Idaho
Matthias Cowley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Preston, Idaho
Oneida Stake Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Preston Main Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa 00:30-14:30
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes16
Jalapeño Jacq's
Restaurant · Barbecue, Hawaiian · 0.9 mi
411 South Hwy 91, Preston, ID 83263
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Mis Amores Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican
36 North State Street, Preston
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr,Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; We 11:00-15:00
Tattle's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
Mo, Tu, Th, Su 08:00-15:00; We 08:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-20:00, 20:15-01:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
800 North State Street, Preston
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
208 South State Street, Preston
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
104 South State Street, Preston
Mo-Th 06:00-20:00; Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-19:00
4 more on the map.
History
The Bear River Massacre occurred in 1863 at a point a few miles northwest of Preston. The Bear River Massacre Site is a National Historic Landmark.
In 1866, Latter-day Saint pioneers arrived in the northern end of the Cache Valley, stretching across southeastern Idaho and northeastern Utah. They founded a community in that location and named it Worm Creek, but in 1881 changed it to Preston because leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Salt Lake City objected to the name "Worm Creek" being part of any church congregation's name. The name Preston was suggested by a local member to honor William B. Preston, who at the time was president of the LDS Church's Cache Stake.
It was not until the 1880s while William C. Parkinson was serving as the bishop of the Preston LDS Ward that a regular townsite was laid out.
From the History section of Preston, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.7 mi
213 East 2nd South, Preston
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare4
Map of Preston
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 18°F | 1.4 in | 10.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 1.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 33°F | 1.9 in | 3.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 47°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 52°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 43°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 33°F | 1.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 24°F | 1.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 16°F | 1.6 in | 14.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Preston (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Franklin 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Smithfield 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Malad City 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- North Logan 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Logan 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Tremonton 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Hyrum 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Montpelier 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Brigham City 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- North Ogden 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Franklin County Courthouse, Preston, Idaho, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Franklin County Courthouse, Preston, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Preston Cemetery, LikeGrantTookRichmond, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BearRiverMassacreMonument, Robert Scott Horning, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cowley House Preston Idaho, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oneida Stake Academy Preston Idaho, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Preston Idaho Post Office, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS047-E-131592 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-131589 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS039-E-15465 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-131590 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-131593 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-39591 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-131594 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-49198 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-131591 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 20231104 view of Wuda Ogwa from the south (53498098181), BLMUtah, Public domain
- 20231104 dry grass with Wuda Ogwa in background (53497213122), BLMUtah, Public domain
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