History: 

Almira was founded more than a hundred years ago as settlers came to claim the good farmland they had heard about. Charley and Almira Davis were among the first and his goal was to be a storekeeper, supplying those pioneers with the goods they needed. He established a post office in 1889 and named the town Davisine, but a few years later as the town was being platted, the name was changed to Almira.

People came to this area in response to ads by the railroad encouraging settlers as they told of the fertile land and bountiful water supply. Settlers came by the hundreds, hungry for a chance to actually own their own land and make a better life. The town was established and it began to flourish.

Once the towns of the Dam area were established,the town lost that population and with the advent of a reliable automobile the boom days were over. People began traveling, and in that traveling, found the goods and services they needed elsewhere. Soon, many of the businesses closed down except for those directly involved in local agriculture. And in spite of low numbers that’s where Almira stands today. The businesses that are currently in Almira, are focused on farming. The school has consolidated one more time and is now Almira – Coulee / Hartline. The spirit that made Almira strong is still evident in the continuing dedication of its residents making it the best small town possible. Here you know your neighbors and your neighbors know you.