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City of Declo

Written by Ashley Hull
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Where did they come up with a name like Declo? Legend has it Marshfield became Declo in April 1917, after it was decided the city would be named with an acronym of the first letter of the last names of the next five people who walked into the General Store. Those people were a Dethlefs, Enyart, Cooley, and either a Logan or Lewis and an Osterhout or Olsen. The last two are where the controversy lies. There are five different versions of the story, depending on who you talk to, says City Clerk Terri Koyle.
Situated eight miles east of Burley on Hwy 81, Declo is one two Mini-Cassia towns known as the home of the Hornets. The other is Oakley. Declo Elementary, Declo Junior High and Declo High School are all on the education campus at the southeast edge of town. Most students come from outside the city from as far away as Raft River and Albion, to attend school here. With a population of 350, Declo is famous for its motto, "Our town; our people," retains a small-town atmosphere residents treasure. The atmosphere is demonstrated during the community's one big celebration each summer on the second weekend of July—Declo Days. The all-day event includes a parade, community barbecue in the park, games for kids and a special patriotic tribute by veterans.

Mayor: Jay Darrington
City Council: Lawrence Gillette, Ron Knowles, Mark Payne, Kurt Stimpson

POPULATION: 338
ELEVATION: 4,200 Feet
CITY HALL: 116 W Main St., 654-2124

WEATHER/CLIMATE:
Lowest Avg. Minimum Temp (January) - 17.7 F
Highest Avg. Maximum Temp. (July) - 88.6 F
Average Annual Total Precipitation - 10.6 inches
Average Annual Snowfall - 33.3 inches

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