Mohler, Oregon facts for kids
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Mohler, Oregon
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 Mohler, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Mohler, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook |
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| • Land | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97131
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1124281 |
Mohler is a small, unincorporated community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. This means it's a small area that doesn't have its own city government. It is located east of U.S. Route 101 on Oregon Route 53, right next to the Nehalem River. Mohler is the smallest unincorporated community in the county. It covers about eight acres of land, which includes homes and some businesses.
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What's in a Name?
Mohler was named after A. L. Mohler. He used to be the president of the Union Pacific Railroad. The first post office in this area opened in 1897. It was called "Balm" and was located about two miles southeast of where Mohler is today.
How Mohler Got Its Name
In 1911, the name of the post office was changed to Mohler. This change happened because of E. E. Lytle. He built the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad line into that part of the county. The post office also moved to its current spot in Mohler at the same time. It stayed open there until 1959.
The Mohler Train Depot
The Mohler train depot opened in 1911. It was the first station the train reached after leaving the coast range mountains. The train was on its way from Portland to Tillamook, serving the Nehalem Bay area.
Mohler's Early Days
In the early 1900s, Mohler was seen as an important place. People thought it was "the only logical shipping and distribution point in the Nehalem Valley." This meant it was a great spot for businesses dealing with timber, dairy products, and fishing.
The Creamery Story
Mohler was home to a large cheese and milk factory in the early 1900s. This factory made a lot of dairy products. It produced as much as 4.2 million pounds of milk and 471,000 pounds of cheese every year.
Fire and Rebuilding
On September 26, 1922, the Mohler Creamery was completely destroyed by fire. This was reported in the Tillamook Herald newspaper. Even though it was a big loss, the creamery was later rebuilt. An article in the Oregon Daily Journal newspaper said that the creamery, owned by Rudolph Zweifel, "was one of the best in the state."
A Champion Cheesemaker
A cheesemaker from Mohler, Ruben B. Price, won a big award. He won the 1950 National Cheddar Cheese competition! The Mohler creamery eventually closed in 1959. Today, the old creamery building has a new life. It is now home to the Nehalem Bay Winery.
Education in Mohler
Mohler opened its only school in 1921. However, the school did not stay open for very long. In 1929, it closed down. The students then joined the nearby Nehalem School District. Today, the old school building is used by White Clover Grange.
The Mohler Bridge
The Mohler bridge is an important landmark. It is a 314-foot long bridge that crosses the Nehalem River. You can find it on Oregon Highway 53. The bridge was built in 1926 by the Portland Bridge Company. It has two large steel sections, each 100 feet long. It also has two concrete sections, each 50 feet long. In 2008-2009, the bridge was painted. This project cost about $1.2 million.
Future Plans: Salmonberry Trail
There are plans for a new trail called the Salmonberry Trail. This trail will be almost 90 miles long. It will be a path for hiking and biking. The trail will follow the old Port of Tillamook Bay Railway line. It will go from Banks to Tillamook, and it will pass right through Mohler.
