Helmer, Idaho Explained

Official Name:	Helmer, Idaho
Pushpin Map:	Idaho#USA West
Pushpin Label:	Helmer
Pushpin Relief:	yes
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Idaho
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Latah
Timezone:	Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:	-8
Timezone Dst:	PDT
Utc Offset Dst:	-7
Elevation Ft:	2835
Coordinates:	46.8008°N -116.4703°W
Area Code:	208, 986
Blank Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:	396643

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

History

Helmer was founded when the railroad was extended to that point.^[1] A post office was established at Helmer in 1907, and remained in operation until 1929.^[2]

Helmer's population was estimated at 50 in 1909,^[3] and was 30 in 1960.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Interest in towns revitalized . Spokane Daily Chronicle . Mar 9, 1978 . 31 October 2015 . Cross, Helen . 3.
2. Web site: Latah County . Jim Forte Postal History . 31 October 2015.
3. Encyclopedia: Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest . Ellis A. Davis . Davis . Ellis A. . 1909 . 189 . en.
4. Encyclopedia: World Book Encyclopedia . Field Enterprises Corporation . 1960 . 27 . I . en.