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Helper
is located approximately 120 miles southeast of Salt Lake City in
Carbon County. Known as the "Hub of Carbon County," and
situated seven miles north of Price, the county seat, Helper has
always reflected
an ethnically diverse population, with southern and eastern European
groups rising to positions of prominence within the community.
After the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway in 1881-82,
Helper begin to develop as a population center. By 1887 the D&RGW
had erected some twenty-seven frame residences, with more built later
in the year. This was done in anticipation of making Helper a freight
terminal upon the changing of the line from narrow to standard gauge,
which began in 1889. Here, "helper" locomotives would stand
in readiness to aid trains traveling up the steep grade to Soldier
Summit, thus the name Helper.
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Licenses
are available at the police department. $5.00 Fixed / $25.00
not fixed. $5.00 late fee in affect after March 1st of each
year. Bring in proof of valid Rabies Vaccination at time
of licensing. Licenses are valid January to December of each
year.
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