Bancroft welcomes you!

Bancroft is a quiet community with approximately 390 residents. Our town lies in the midst of the Caribou Highlands, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and productive fields of grain and potatoes. We are proud of our town and want all who reside or visit here to feel of our warm country atmosphere.

A few interesting facts about Bancroft

Bancroft sits at an elevation of 5420 feet above sea level.
Bancroft is a railroad town that lies on the historic route; old Highway 30
Bancroft was informally named after W. H. Bancroft the President and General Manager of the Oregon Short Line rail road company in 1892.
Official designation as Bancroft Village occurred on July 23^rd 1898. Over time Bancroft was incorporated as a City on Feb. 18th, 1941.

The city sprang into existence when the Union Pacific Railroad came into the area around 1882. Mormon Settler Parley P. Willey was contracted to supply timber for the rail ties. Parley relocated a large saw mill from Chesterfield to Squaw Creek (now Bancroft.) With the mill came employment. Men from all around came to Squaw Creek to work. Over time the village grew in to what is now known as Bancroft.

Zone Map

Park Photos

Cemeteries

Bancroft & Chesterfield Cemeteries
Jessica Hatch 208.339.0193
email: bancroftcemeterydistrict@gmail.com
Mail Payments to:
2757 Hatch Loop E.
Bancroft, ID 83217

Central Cemetery
Blaire Rindlisbaker 208.221.8661
or Kyle Christensen 208.221.9266

Lund Cemetery
Gordon Yost 208.648.7886
email: gs71yost@yahoo.com
or Ken Christensen 208.547.7786

City of Bancroft, Idaho

Lighting of Teuscher Square 2025

Snow Removal Notice

Emergencies- In the event of an emergency or power loss residents are encouraged to have an FRS or GMRS radio for communications
The County Radio Channel is: 20 & the Tone is 8
Contact: Eric Hobson/EMS Director 208-547-2583 or Paul Gritton 208-221-1224
Facebook Page: "208 Communicate"

Payments to the City
Payments can be made using Debit, Credit, Checks, Cashier Checks, Cash, or Autopay set up with your bank or through the city website
The Fee for using a debit or credit card is 2.50 % (All fees go to the credit card company)
Payments set up for Autopay will need an account number. Account numbers are on your monthly utility statement in 2 places
Autopayments set up through your bank are mailed to the city in the form of a paper check. Allow for mailing time when setting up your payment schedule

Assistance for Utility Customers
Residents needing utility assistance with utilities can contact the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (208) 232-1114 or visit: energy@seicaa.org

Code Enforcement Reminders
Dogs-All dogs in the city limits must be licensed See City Code 5-3A-3 Temporary licenses can be purchased for a minimal charge
Snow Removal-Remove vehicles, garbage cans, & other obstacles from streets during heavy snowfall
Non-Running or Un-Licensed Vehicles are a violation of city code 6-3-2 and will be fined
Code violations are subject to fines