Helmer, Idaho

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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[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helmer, Idaho
  2. ^ Cross, Helen (Mar 9, 1978). "Interest in towns revitalized". Spokane Daily Chronicle. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Latah County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  4. ^ Davis, Ellis A. (1909). Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest. Ellis A. Davis. p. 189.
  5. ^ 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 / 46.80083; -116.47028


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