Helmer, Idaho
Helmer is an unincorporated community in Latah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]
History[]
Helmer had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2]
History[]
A post office was established at Helmer in 1907, and remained in operation until 1929.[3]
Helmer's population was estimated at 50 in 1909,[4] and was 30 in 1960.[5]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helmer, Idaho
- ^ Cross, Helen (Mar 9, 1978). "Interest in towns revitalized". Spokane Daily Chronicle. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ "Latah County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ Davis, Ellis A. (1909). Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest. Ellis A. Davis. p. 189.
- ^ World Book Encyclopedia. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
Coordinates: 46°48′03″N 116°28′13″W / 46.80083°N 116.47028°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Latah County, Idaho
- Unincorporated communities in Idaho
- Idaho geography stubs