Overview
Pocatello grew up as a railroad town, a junction where lines met on the way to the Pacific Northwest.
History
Railroad lines built through the area in the 1880s made Pocatello a key junction, and the Union Pacific became its largest employer for decades.
Today
Trains still run through Pocatello, and its historic downtown and depot recall its railroad past.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.