Cornwall, Idaho

Cornwall is an unincorporated community in Latah County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

History

Cornwall was founded in 1887 by Mason Cornwall, and named for him.[2] A post office was established at Cornwall in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3]

The founder's home, the Mason Cornwall House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cornwall, Idaho
  2. "Ghost towns of Latah County". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. May 13, 1988. p. 25. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  3. "Latah County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  4. "Idaho - Latah County". nationalregisterofhistoricalplaces.com. Retrieved 23 April 2015.


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