Town of Fletcher deeds and land records

Collection

Identifier: MG 5063

Staff Only

Content Description

Deeds and related land records for lots in the extinct town of Fletcher, in Lewis County, formerly Nez Perce County, Idaho, about four miles northeast of Craigmont. Accompanied by a letter from the donor, May 7, 1965, outlining the history of Fletcher and explaining how these documents had come into his possession.

Dates

Creation: 1898-1953

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The townsite of Fletcher, Idaho was surveyed by the government in 1896. It's first occupants settled in the town in about 1899. The town was located about four miles northeast of Craigmont, Idaho. Mr. McChaud opened the first store and post office, and soon others followed.

In early 1900s, Fletcher began to fade due to the lack of transportation nearby. The railroad did not make a pass through the town, and soon businesses moved to Dublin, Idaho - another extinct town. Nothing remains of the Fletcher townsite which identify where it was located.

Extent

50 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Deeds and related land records for Fletcher, Idaho.

Physical Location

This collection is located in the Small Manuscripts area of U of I Library Special Collections and Archives.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Robert C. Strom donated these materials to Lee Zimmerman, the University Librarian at the time. Strom came into possession of these items when he was vacating a townsite.