The origin of the name is not certain.  It may have been a variation of the name "Ida" for either Ida Stallings or Ida Deavonport.  It could have also been a suggestion of the Postmistress Nettie Ashberry who liked the way it sounded.

The post office was established on or around October 8, 1856.  This is questionable from the books we have read.

One well known early doctor to the area was Dr. William Simeon Hansard.  He was especially generous and kind towards patients who couldn't afford to pay for his services.

The first school in the area was Marona School with a graduating class in 1895 of 24 students.