Herbert Frederick Lemp (June 24, 1884 – May 6, 1927) served briefly as mayor of Boise, Idaho, before his death in May 1927.

Herbert F. Lemp
Mayor of Boise, Idaho
In office
May 2, 1927  May 6, 1927
Preceded byErnest G. Eagleson
Succeeded byWalter F. Hansen
Personal details
BornHerbert Frederick Lemp
June 24, 1884
Boise, Idaho Territory, United States
DiedMay 6, 1927(1927-05-06) (aged 42)[1]
Boise, Idaho, United States

Lemp was elected mayor in April 1927 but was seriously injured in a polo accident shortly thereafter. Lemp was sworn in as mayor in the hospital but succumbed to his injuries four days later.[2] His term was completed by Walter F. Hansen.

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  1. "Special Collections- Manuscripts". Abish.byui.edu. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  2. Mayors - Boise Arts & History (accessed 23 December 2013)

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