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Helmer, Indiana
Helmer, Indiana is located in Indiana
Helmer, Indiana
Helmer, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Helmer, Indiana is located in the United States
Helmer, Indiana
Helmer, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Steuben
Township Salem
Elevation
1,001 ft (305 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46747
Area code(s) 260
FIPS code 18-32926
GNIS feature ID 2830542

Helmer is a small place in Indiana, located in Steuben County. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Helmer is found within Salem Township.

Helmer's Past: A Railroad Story

Helmer began to grow a long time ago because of a railroad that ran through it. Trains were very important back then for travel and moving goods. The railroad helped Helmer become a busy little community.

Changes Over Time in Helmer

Over the years, things have changed in Helmer. It no longer has its own post office. The fire department in Helmer also joined with the Salem Center Fire Department. This means they now work together to keep the area safe.

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