Adolph Aschoff facts for kids
Adolph Aschoff (born May 21, 1849, died 1930) was an important person in the history of Oregon, a state in the United States. He was a "homesteader," which means he claimed and settled on land to build a home and farm. In the late 1800s, he started a small town called Marmot, Oregon near Mount Hood. Sadly, many of the buildings in Marmot burned down in 1931.
Life in Oregon
Adolph Aschoff met and married Dorotea Gein in Kansas. In 1878, they moved to Oregon. They first settled in the Mount Tabor area. There, Adolph grew and sold vegetables to people in town.
Building a Community
In March 1880, Aschoff and his family moved to the area that would become Marmot. They bought about 140 acres (0.57 square kilometers) of land. On this land, Aschoff built a special place called the Aschoff Mountain Home. It was like a resort where people could stay.
Forest Ranger
Adolph Aschoff also worked as a forest ranger. Forest rangers help protect forests and manage natural areas. In June 1904, he was promoted to supervisor. He oversaw the new Cascade Range National Forest.
The Fire of 1931
On July 4, 1931, the Aschoff Mountain Home and many buildings around it burned down. A museum, post office, and store on the south side of the road were saved from the fire. However, these buildings are no longer there today.
