Lamoille
Lamoille was first settled in 1865 by Thomas Waterman and named for his native Lamoille County, Vermont. Other homesteaders
followed and in 1869, John Walker built a store, saloon, blacksmith shop, and the Cottonwood Hotel. By 1880, Lamoille Valley was
home to just over 200, and was served by the Lamoille, Pleasant Valley, and Elko Stage. The first frame house in town was built in
1884, and a cemetery was dedicated on land donated by Thomas Cahill. Lamoille has since developed into a picturesque, secluded
community. Today Lamoille is a popular spot for tourists, particularly during the warmer months when visiting Lamoille Canyon, as
well as the winter months when heli-skiing is a popular pastime in the nearby Ruby Mountains.
