Nickerson
The first settlers to own the land surrounding the Holce Trailhead were E.E. Nickerson and Lad Lupien.
The first settlers to own the land surrounding the Holce Trailhead were E.E. Nickerson and Lad Lupien.
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E.E. (Everett Elmer) Nickerson came to Oregon on a job and liked it and sent for his wife Marinda "Minnie" (Rolo). They arrived in Vernonia on November 19, 1899, and stayed until at least 1913. They acquired the property in 1890. The couple worked at several jobs including operating the first hotel in Vernonia. They worked as flunkies (kitchen and dining hall workers) at the Benson logging camp, and promoted a "Model Farm" on another parcel they purchased near the Nehalem River. In the early 1900s and into the 1930s Model Farms were established to teach new farming methods. E.E. owned the first car in Columbia County, and started the first telephone company with his neighbor, Olaf Malmstem. In 1907 it was combined with other lines to form the Nehalem Telephone Company. He served as a city marshal and school director. By 1915 the Nickersons had moved from the Nehalem Valley to Cornelius, Oregon.
E.E. (Everett Elmer) Nickerson came to Oregon on a job and liked it and sent for his wife Marinda "Minnie" (Rolo). They arrived in Vernonia on November 19, 1899, and stayed until at least 1913. They acquired the property in 1890. The couple worked at several jobs including operating the first hotel in Vernonia. They worked as flunkies (kitchen and dining hall workers) at the Benson logging camp, and promoted a "Model Farm" on another parcel they purchased near the Nehalem River. In the early 1900s and into the 1930s Model Farms were established to teach new farming methods. E.E. owned the first car in Columbia County, and started the first telephone company with his neighbor, Olaf Malmstem. In 1907 it was combined with other lines to form the Nehalem Telephone Company. He served as a city marshal and school director. By 1915 the Nickersons had moved from the Nehalem Valley to Cornelius, Oregon.
, First photo of Vernonia Oregon taken in 1887. Building in distance is Tom Lavender blacksmith shop. The tent was the first printing office. The one at the right was McNutt's store. The one at the extreme left was the first hotel which was kept by E.E. Nickerson at after he arrived in Vernonia on November 19, 1889.
Donated by descendants of Mr. Nickerson.
E.E. and Minnie Nickerson opened the first hotel in Vernonia around 1886, when there was a store, a blacksmith shop and a small sawmill. Wooden bridge spans Rock Creek
E.E. and Minnie Nickerson opened the first hotel in Vernonia around 1886, when there was a store, a blacksmith shop and a small sawmill. Wooden bridge spans Rock Creek
All images courtesy Vernonia Pioneer Museum
E.E. Nickerson. Horse team pulling his 1913 International Harvester automobile through hay field.
E.E. Nickerson. Horse team pulling his 1913 International Harvester automobile through hay field.
(note the children behind the haystack)
(note the children behind the haystack)
E.E. Nickerson. ,,,,,,, model Home
E.E. Nickerson. ,,,,,,, model Home
Cable Car built by E. E. Nickerson in 1891
Cable Car built by E. E. Nickerson in 1891
E.E. Nickerson Model Farm
E.E. Nickerson Model Farm
Benson Logging Camp Dining Room with E.E. & Minnie Nickerson
Benson Logging Camp Dining Room with E.E. & Minnie Nickerson
Outside the Benson Logging Camp Dining Room with E.E. & Minnie Nickerson
Outside the Benson Logging Camp Dining Room with E.E. & Minnie Nickerson
Outside of the Benson Logging Camp Dining Room with E.E. & Minnie Nickerson
Outside of the Benson Logging Camp Dining Room with E.E. & Minnie Nickerson
Minnie and baby Gladys Nickerson on porch
Minnie and baby Gladys Nickerson on porch
E.E. Nickerson 1913 International Harvester
E.E. Nickerson 1913 International Harvester