Helmer is an unincorporated community in Latah County, Idaho, United States.[1]
Helmer, Idaho | |
|---|---|
 Helmer, circa 1910 | |
  Helmer  Helmer | |
| Coordinates: 46°48′03″N 116°28′13″W / 46.80083°N 116.47028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah |
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396643[1] |
History
editHelmer 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
edit- ^ a b 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.
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