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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Holdman, Oregon

Holdman is an unincorporated community in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) north-northwest of Pendleton and approximately 12.5 miles (20.1 km) east of Hermiston, at the intersection of County Road 800 and the Pendleton-Cold Springs Highway. The town was named for the Holdman brothers, early settlers of the area. Holdman post office was established in 1900.

In 1915, Holdman was described as having a population of 25, with a United Brethren church and a schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is still standing as of 2024.

Holdman is part of the PendletonHermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holdman, Oregon
  2. ^ The Hartle Family of Holdman by Tom Kasinger from gesswhoto.com
  3. ^ Burke, Thomas C. (1915). The State of Oregon: Its Resources and Opportunities. Portland, OR: State Immigration Commission. p. 258.