SOLDIER

NAME: Soldier COUNTY: Camas ROADS: 2WD GRID: 7 CLIMATE: Cool summer/snow winter` BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round

COMMENTS: Located approximately 2 miles north of Fairfield. Soldier still boasts a few year-round residents. REMAINS: A few structures, some still being lived in

Soldier was founded in 1881 and, at one time, was the largest community on Camas Prairie. During its heyday it boasted a number of businesses and a large opera house that is still standing today.Soldier's demise began when the Oregon Short Line Railroad bypassed it by 2 miles to the south. As a result, the new town of Fairfield became the "star" of Camas Prairie.The old bank building, opera house and one of the hotels are still standing with the bank and hotel being occupied as residences. Submitted by: Mark Johnson

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