Helmer, Indiana

Helmer is an unincorporated community in Salem Township, Steuben County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Helmer, Indiana
Helmer
Helmer
Coordinates: 41°31′52″N 85°10′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySteuben
TownshipSalem
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46747
Area code(s)260
FIPS code18-32926[2]
GNIS feature ID435996

History

Helmer was a town that started and grew because of the railroad it is located on. Helmer no longer has a post office nor a fire department as it merged with the Salem Center Fire Department.[4]

Geography

Helmer is located at 41°31′52″N 85°10′13″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Helmer, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  4. "Steuben County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2016.


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