De Lamar, Idaho

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Former name
The original settlement was at Wagontown, located about 2 miles below the center of the later town of De Lamar.

Geographic location
De Lamar is on the banks of Jordan Creek, about 9 miles from Silver City, in the mining district of Owyhee County.

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.

School Records
In 1898, De Lamar had a school for approximately 150 students.