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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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helmer, Idaho
  2. ^ Cross, Helen (March 9, 1978). "Interest in towns revitalized". Spokane Daily Chronicle. p. 3. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  3. ^ "Latah County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 31, 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.