Helmer, Idaho

Helmer is an unincorporated community in Latah County, Idaho, United States.[1]

Helmer, circa 1910

History

Helmer was founded when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] 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. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.


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