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=== Former name === | === Former name === | ||
The original settlement was at Wagontown, located about 2 miles below the center of the later town of De Lamar. | |||
=== Geographic location === | === Geographic location === | ||
De Lamar is on the banks of Jordan Creek, about 9 miles from Silver City, in the mining district of Owyhee County. | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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=== History === | === History === | ||
The original mines on De Lamar Mountain were sold in September 1888 to Captain De Lamar, who developed his properties by building a mill, a hotel and several other buildings. He was bought out in 1891 by the De Lamar Mining Company of London, England, who continued to develop the claims and the town.<ref>A Historical, Descriptive and Commercial Directory of Owyhee County, Idaho, January, 1898. Silver City, Idaho: Press of the Owyhee Avalanche, 1898.</ref> | |||
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=== School Records === | === School Records === | ||
In 1898, De Lamar had a school for approximately 150 students.<ref>A Historical, Descriptive and Commercial Directory of Owyhee County, Idaho, January, 1898. Silver City, Idaho: Press of the Owyhee Avalanche, 1898.</ref> | |||
== Websites == | == Websites == | ||