Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial information about Helena came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Helena in various books, maps and other sources.

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.

Note: When we started collecting data about Helena, we were inconsistent about keeping track of where that data came from. As a result, this list of references and mentions is incomplete.

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, an Express Office

List of Post Offices in the United States (1870)

Published by the Government Printing Office

In this book, Helena was listed as Helena Courthouse.<1>

Hixson Map of Montana (1950)

Published by Hixson Map Company

Rand McNally Map of Montana (1925)

Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Rand McNally Map of Montana (1937)

Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Shell Oil Map of Montana (1951)

Published by Shell Oil Company

In addition:

Railroad Mentions of Helena:

Helena was mentioned in the following schedules:

Burlington Northern Railroad Time Tables (April 1970)

Chicago and Northwest Railway Time Table (December 1878)

Chicago and Northwest Railway Time Table (September 1901)

Chicago and Northwest Railway Time Table (June 1913)