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| Some records of this cemetery are available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise; [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2308930&CScntry=4&CSst=15&CScnty=682& Transcription and some photos online] (55 interments - 22 Nov 2009 - Findagrave.com) | |||
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=== History === | === History === | ||
Revision as of 19:30, 3 September 2010
United States > Idaho > Owyhee County > De Lamar
Quick Facts[edit | edit source]
Former name[edit | edit source]
The original settlement was at Wagontown, located about 2 miles below the center of the later town of De Lamar.
Geographic location[edit | edit source]
De Lamar is on the banks of Jordan Creek, about 9 miles from Silver City, in the mining district of Owyhee County.
Resources[edit | edit source]
Cemetery[edit | edit source]
| Name of cemetery | Location | Records |
| Delamar | at DeLamar townsite | Some records of this cemetery are available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise; Transcription and some photos online (55 interments - 22 Nov 2009 - Findagrave.com) |
History[edit | edit source]
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.[1]
Newspaper[edit | edit source]
The following newspaper was published in De Lamar. Copies for the dates indicated are available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise.
| City |
Title of Newspaper |
Issues Available |
| DeLamar |
DeLamar nugget |
1891:5:5-1900: 12:28 |
| DeLamar |
DeLamar nugget |
1897:1:8 |
| DeLamar |
DeLamar nugget |
1899:9:8 |
School Records[edit | edit source]
In 1898, De Lamar had a school for approximately 150 students.[2]