Cornwall, Idaho Explained

Cornwall is an unincorporated community in Latah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

History

Cornwall was founded in 1887 by Mason Cornwall, and named for him.[1] A post office was established at Cornwall in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2]

The founder's home, the Mason Cornwall House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Cornwall's population was 50 in 1909.[4]

References

46.7089°N -116.8658°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Ghost towns of Latah County . Moscow-Pullman Daily News . May 13, 1988 . 23 April 2015 . 25.
  2. Web site: Latah County . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150523094422/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=ID&county=Latah . 23 May 2015 .
  3. Web site: Idaho - Latah County . nationalregisterofhistoricalplaces.com . 23 April 2015.
  4. Encyclopedia: Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest . Ellis A. Davis . Davis . Ellis A. . 1909 . 189 . en.

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