Helmer, Idaho
Helmer is an unincorporated community in Latah County, Idaho, United States.
History
Helmer was founded when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Helmer in 1907, and remained in operation until 1929.
Helmer's population was estimated at 50 in 1909, and was 30 in 1960.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helmer, Idaho
- ^ Cross, Helen (March 9, 1978). "Interest in towns revitalized". Spokane Daily Chronicle. p. 3. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ "Latah County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ Davis, Ellis A. (1909). Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest. Ellis A. Davis. p. 189.
- ^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.