Helmer, Indiana
Helmer is an unincorporated community in Salem Township, Steuben County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
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Coordinates: 41°31′52″N 85°10′13″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Steuben |
Township | Salem |
Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46747 |
Area code(s) | 260 |
FIPS code | 18-32926[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 435996 |
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
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Helmer, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- "Steuben County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
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