Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Helena came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Helena in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Helena. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Helena is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Helena:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of Alabama (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Shell Oil Map of Alabama (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Helena in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Helena for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Helena. See our Misc Page for Helena for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Helena. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Shelby County: www.shelbycountyalabama.com/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/