Cornwall, Idaho

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. Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  4. "Idaho - Latah County". nationalregisterofhistoricalplaces.com. Retrieved 23 April 2015.


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