Hamlet, Oregon

Hamlet is an unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon. Located approximately 6 miles southeast of the Necanicum Junction of US-26 and OR-53, in the northern Oregon Coast Range near the confluence of the North Fork Nehalem River and the Little North Fork Nehalem River. It is surrounded by units of the Clatsop State Forest.

The community was founded by Finns, and at times has operated a post office, a school, and a cemetery. The post office closed in 1953, with mail going to Seaside, and the Hamlet Schoolhouse currently serves as the community center. The cemetery is located approximately 1/2 mile up Hill Road, on top of the hill on the east side.

“Hamlet never had a store or a church or anything like that – just a post office, which was in our house, and the school, and the cemetery – and they’re all part of the past now. But it was a nice place to grow up in – and still a good place to live in. I mean, it’s a good place to get away to.”

Vernon Hill, speaking with author Ralph Friedman (Tracking Down Oregon, 1978)

Original Founding and Post Office

The small community of Hamlet can trace its origins back to 1891, when on hunting trip in the area, three brothers – Albert, Henry, and Andrew Hill – spotted the beautiful valley while atop a ridge and decided to homestead there. The brothers were Finnish fishermen out of Astoria, and their original last name was Mäkelä, meaning Hill in Finnish, which they changed their name to. The area of the community was settled by Finns.

The Hamlet post office was established in approximately 1905 in the home of the first postmaster, Albert Hill.4,5 The post office was established after a petition was brought by a resident living in the valley of the North Fork Nehalem River, Hutinen, to the nearby postmaster of Necanicum, Herman Ahlers, asking for a post office to be called Hamlet.5 When asked by Ahlers if the place was named after Shakespeare’s play, or if it was just a small community, Hutinen told him that it was the latter.5 After Albert Hill’s death in 1923, August Tokola took over as postmaster, with the Post Office moving to his homestead.9 In 1953, the Hamlet Post Office closed down, and mail began being delivered to Seaside.5

(In a story posted in the Seaside Signal on January 10, 1929, another resident from the area, A.W. Utzinger, stated that Hamlet was once called Push in honor of the Astoria Push Club, and that the name was changed to Hamlet to compliment a member of the club, Harry Hamlet, who was interested in the development of the locality. Herman Ahlers refuted those claims, instead stating that it was the Necanicum post office that was called Push, not the Hamlet post office. Ahlers also stated that the Astoria Push Club did not have any interest in locality. Government records back up Ahlers’s statement, and Utzinger was mistaken.)5

Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District

The Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District (Hamlet RFPD), also known as the Hamlet Volunteer Fire Department (Hamlet VFD), extends along US-26 from milepost 4 to 14 in the north, along OR-53 from the Necanicum Junction to milepost 3, and about 7 miles up Hamlet Road. In total, the Hamlet RFPD covers an area of about 180 square miles, including the Saddle Mountain State Park, which has a campground and is the highest point in Clatsop County with an elevation of 3,287 feet.6

The Hamlet RFPD is made up entirely of volunteers and includes two fire stations. The Hamlet Main Station, which was built in 19307, is located on US-26 at milepost 8. The 2nd station, which was built in 19887, is located along Hamlet Road, next door to the Historic Hamlet Schoolhouse.

Hamlet Station located next to the historic schoolhouse

To learn more about the current Hamlet RFPD, visit their website (https://hamletfire.specialdistrict.org) or follow the Hamlet Fire Department Facebook.

Hamlet Historical Schoolhouse

The first school in Hamlet was located in the old Asvik House, was taught by Katie Osgood in about 18994, and was the site of learning for both children and adults alike in the small community. In about 19154 or 19117, a new school was built and operated until 19364 when students were then bussed to attend school in Seaside.

The Hamlet Historical Schoolhouse, located approximately 4 miles down Hamlet road from OR-53, operates as a center for the community and hosts events such as potlucks and celebrations.

Hamlet Schoolhouse April 2024

Hamlet Cemetery

The Hamlet Cemetery, located within the wooded hilltop about 1/2 mile up Hill Road from Hamlet Road, remains the final resting place for several of the original Hamlet homesteaders.

Hamlet Cemetery: Burial of Andrew Mäkelä (Hill) in 1927(left); Similar perspective in 2024(right)

Geography

Hamlet, Oregon is situated in the south-central part of Clatsop County. Located approximately 6 miles southeast of the Necanicum Junction of US-26 and OR-53, in the northern Oregon Coast Range near the confluence of the North Fork Nehalem River and the Little North Fork Nehalem River. While most of Hamlet is located within Township 4 North, Range 8 West, from the Willamette Principal Meridian – portions of T4NR9W, T5NR9W, and T5NR8W are also significant to the area.

Marie Holst Pottsmith

Marie Holst Pottsmith (1882-1980), from the Dakotas, made her way to Oregon in 1905 to teach at Keizer to earn tuition for the University of Oregon’s teaching training program. In 1908, she was advised to teach in a mountain school, where the school year ran from spring through early fall, to make the most of her time before college started. In March of 1908, Marie arrived by railroad at Seaside – from there, she traveled by horseback eight miles to the village of Hamlet.10

Marie spent eight months in Hamlet, boarding with the Albert Hill family. When not teaching the Hamlet children in the schoolhouse, she spent time amongst the various Hamlet families, and capturing daily life with her Eastman folding Kodak camera. Below are several images that Marie captured.

A photograph of a person sitting on a horse surrounded by trees and ferns. The Hamlet schoolhouse and another building are visible above in the distance.
A group portrait of nineteen people sitting and standing on the rocks at a waterfall. Marie Holst Pottsmith is in the photograph with some of her students.
A photograph of a house in a clearing in a forested area, taken from a distance. Three smaller structures are visible near the main house and a fence surrounds the area.
A group portrait of five people standing in front of a tent in a clearing in a forested area. Clothes hang on a line in front of them. A large stump with a shed built onto it and piles of lumber are visible on the right. The photograph was taken from above looking down.
A group portrait of nine people and a dog standing in front of the Herman Jackson house in a clearing in a forested area. Various fences are visible throughout the clearing. The photograph was taken from above looking down onto the clearing.
A group portrait of fourteen children laying in a grassy area. Thick foliage is visible behind them.
A group portrait of about seven people standing on a bridge and two people and three horses on the rocky shore below.
A group portrait of Marie Holst Pottsmith sitting with five students in the grass and eating melon.
A group portrait of twenty-seven people gathered for a Sunday picnic. They sit on a rocky shore and thick foliage is visible behind them.
A photograph of Mrs. Hill and two others standing in a clearing in a forested area with a packhorse. Mrs. Hill’s skirt is upturned, showing a full petticoat, and she is knitting.
A photograph of about ten people and four horses baling hay in a clearing. The area is surrounded by forest and a structure is visible on the left.
A group portrait of four of the Sarpola children in their garden. They are working on a project for pupils, possibly with pea vines.
A photograph of Mr. & Mrs, Albert Hill, Albert Hill’s mother, and Henry Hill (in white shirt) at their homestead which includes two structures and fences. Additional people are visible in the background as well as four horses and a dog. Trees and foliage are visible beyond the clearing.
A photograph of the Albert Hill home, where Marie Holst Pottsmith boarded while teaching. Six people are visible on the porch, including three children on the steps. The home is surrounded by a picket fence and trees.
A photograph of a waterfall near Hamlet. A person is visible sitting on the rocks at the top.
A photograph of Mrs. Albert Hill, Henry Piekkola, and two others standing on a log in a body of water. Henry Piekkola’s house is visible in the background and is surrounded by tree stumps.
A photograph of a child feeding a deer in a grassy area. A fence and trees are visible behind them.
A photograph of one of the Jackson boys, Alfred or Willie, sitting in a wagon. A small dog stands with its front legs on the wagon.
A photograph of the Jackson boys Alfred & Willie, two others, and a dog standing in a rocky stream. One of the people crouches and holds a small boat in the water. Thick foliage is visible in the background.
A group portrait of Mrs. Sarpola with eight others and a dog. They pose on a porch. The school age children are Alexander, Fritz, Henry, and Alma.
A group portrait of fourteen students of various ages on the schoolhouse porch and surrounding area. The negative folder reads, “Hamlet 1908 13 of 16 boys enrolled in school.”
A group portrait of six people on the schoolhouse porch with Albert Hills’ phonograph. They are gathered for the Fourth of July celebration. One person holds an American flag. The phonograph was the first in Hamlet.
A group portrait of Hilma Hill, Evelina Hill, Phemi Lampi, and Alma Sarpola. They stand in front of a house and a fence is visible in front of them.
A group portrait of two people doing laundry while five children sit on the grass next to them. The sauna is visible behind them. One person washes laundry in a tub and the other hangs laundry on the line.
A group portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Jackson, Alfred, and Willie standing on the porch of a house. A dog stands in the middle.
A photograph showing Henry Piekkola’s tree stump house, which included three stories containing a living, dining, and kitchen area, a bedroom, and an attic for storage. One person stands on a log extending out from the stump and another person sits below. They are surrounded by ferns and trees. See also: item 72.
A photograph of Mrs. Matson sitting on a board on a rocky shore. She is holding a turtle and a knife and there is a large bowl to the left.
A photograph of Marie H. Pottsmith preparing lessons in the room where she boarded. The photograph shows her sitting at a desk from behind. Her left hand is on her hip. The walls are covered in patterned wallpaper and various pictures hang on the wall.
A photograph of Marie H. Pottsmith leaning on the rail of a wooden bridge and eating huckleberries off of a branch.
A photograph of Evelina Hill sitting on the ground below fruit trees. A small child stands next to her. A chicken and chicks are in the grass in front of them. Another person is visible in the distance.
A photograph of Emil Lindgren and Sarpola in a grassy area. One sits on the other’s knee and they have their arms around each other. Fruit trees are visible behind them.
A group portrait of the Haikura family posing on a porch. There is foliage at the children’s feet. The school age children are Edward, Henry, & Alfred.
A group portrait of the Albert Hill family sitting on the steps of a porch. Mrs. Hill holds a baby in her lap.
A portrait of Evelina Hill. She sits on a chair in a grassy area and holds a book and a branch. Fruit trees are visible behind her.
A portrait of Mrs. Makela, mother of the Hill brothers, standing in front of a building. She is surrounded by foliage.
A portrait of Mrs. Lindgren, standing and holding on to the top of a chair. Trees and foliage are visible in the background.
A group portrait of nine people, possibly the Lindgren family. Four stand in the back row while the rest sit. Foliage is visible behind them.
A photograph of two people, Piekkola and Hill, standing in front of a fruit tree. The person on the right takes a bite of a piece of fruit while the person on the left holds on to a tree branch.
A group portrait showing Mr. & Mrs. Lampi’s family of nine. They all wear hats and Phemi, on the far right, holds a cat. The school age children are Eli, Edward, George, and Phemi (holding cat).
A group portrait of Albert Hill’s family. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are in the middle and their eight children surround them, including the youngest sitting on Mr. Hill’s lap. The school age children are Evelina, Alfred, Ernest, and Henry. The baby is Johnnie.
A group portrait of eight people. Five sit on the ground, two stand with a kettle and cup, and one sits on the roof of a structure. They are surrounded by foliage.
A group portrait of the Hill family and their home. On the right, Mrs. Andrew Hill sits in a rocking chair holding their youngest child and Mr. Andrew Hill stands to the left. The other five children stand next to them. Foliage and a building are visible behind them. The school age children are Hilmar, Agnes & Einar. See also: item 21.
A group portrait of Andrew Hill’s four children. They are all wearing hats and holding buckets. Foliage and a building are visible behind them.
A photograph showing Mrs. Albert Hill and bachelor Henry Hill picking raspberries. They are surrounded by raspberry bushes and another person is visible in the foliage on the right.
A group portrait of twelve people, likely including members of the Haikura family. Eight stand and four sit. There is foliage and a fence visible behind them.
A landscape photograph of Soapstone Lake. Four people are visible in the water with a boat. A fence and structure are visible through the foliage on the shore.
A landscape photograph of the Elsie Valley. Structures and foliage are visible throughout the area and the space is surrounded by forest.
A group portrait of the Hill family. On the right, Mrs. Andrew Hill sits in a rocking chair holding their youngest child and Mr. Andrew Hill stands to the left. The other five children stand next to them. Foliage and a building are visible behind them. The school age children are Hilmar, Agnes, and Einar. See also: item 27.
A photograph of the Hill family standing in front of a house in a forested area. One person stands on the left with a horse and seven people pose near the porch on the right. The school age children are Hilmar, Agnes, and Einer.
A photograph of Emil Lindgren standing with his youngest sister. There is foliage and a fence behind them.
A photograph of Mrs. Lindgren with her youngest child. She stands with her hand on the child’s shoulder. There is foliage behind them.
A photograph showing two people milking cows in a field. The person on the left looks at the camera. Another cow is in the distance and a rail fence is visible surrounding the area.
A photograph showing seven people posing with a horse, hay, and farming equipment and tools.
A group portrait of the Sarpola family, including eight children. They are surrounded by trees and foliage. The roof of a structure is visible on the right.
A photograph showing Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill standing with their four children in front of a field of grain. Their homestead is visible in the distance.
A group portrait of about 40 people gathered for a picnic in a clearing. The forest is visible behind them.
A group portrait of twenty-eight young people in a clearing. Trees and foliage are visible behind them.
A photograph showing three people and a horse. Mrs. Albert Hill stands on the left knitting. Albert Hill stands on the right holding the reins. A third person stands holding farming equipment behind the horse.
A photograph showing the Tokada homestead in Hamlet. There are five structures surrounded by a rail fence in a forested area.
A group portrait of twelve individuals posing in front of the Haikura home. Some are holding rifles.
A group portrait of about fifty individuals and a dog sitting in a forested area behind the schoolhouse. They are gathered for a Fourth of July picnic and some of the people are holding American flags. Marie Holst Pottsmith is in the center back.
A photograph showing the schoolhouse in Hamlet. There is an American flag on the top of the building and a shed to its right. Alex Sarpola, Alfred Haikura, Fred Mattson, and Eli Lampi (right to left) are sitting on a stump in the foreground and Alfred Hill stands beside the stump. Evelina Hill and Phemi Lampi are visible standing on the bridge below. Ten additional people are visible in the distance in various places around the schoolhouse.
A photograph showing two individuals with a horse. They are surrounded by trees and a small structure is visible behind the person on the right.
A photograph showing five individuals standing in front of a cabin. An additional structure is visible on the right.
A photograph showing six individuals in a forested area building the first road out of Hamlet to Necanicum. They are standing on the beginning of a log road and are holding tools.
A portrait of Evelina Hill wearing a plaid dress and a bow on her head.
A photograph showing Mr. Harvey Mowick’s house taken around 1956. The house had been vacant for some years and is surrounded by foliage and trees. The house later burned down.
A photograph showing a Marie Holst Pottsmith on wash day in Hamlet at the rear of the Hill homestead house. She stands at a wooden wash bin and clothes are visible on a line next to her. The bath house, where she developed film and printed pictures, is visible behind her.
A group portrait of thirteen people and a horse on and around the porch of the house on the Albert Hill farm.
A landscape photograph of a clearing in a forested area in Hamlet.
A group portrait of six children laying on the ground. They are posed with their left hands supporting their heads. The forest is visible behind them.
A photograph showing Henry Piekkola’s tree stump house. One person stands on a log extending out from the stump, another person sits below, and a third person leans out of a window. They are surrounded by ferns and trees. See also: item 43.
A photograph of Marie Holst Pottsmith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill, and Harvey Mowick on a horse-drawn cart leaving on the new road built that summer. Harvey Mowick was going to get his family after building a house for them on the homestead. They look back at the camera. A dog is visible on the left.
A photograph of a person, possibly a member of the Lindgren family, standing in a clearing leaning on a wooden chair. A fruit tree is visible in the background.
A photograph of a person using a horse-drawn reaper in a field in a forested area.
A photograph of a person sitting on a horse surrounded by trees and ferns. The Hamlet schoolhouse and another building are visible above in the distance.
A group portrait of nineteen people sitting and standing on the rocks at a waterfall. Marie Holst Pottsmith is in the photograph with some of her students.
A photograph of a house in a clearing in a forested area, taken from a distance. Three smaller structures are visible near the main house and a fence surrounds the area.
A group portrait of five people standing in front of a tent in a clearing in a forested area. Clothes hang on a line in front of them. A large stump with a shed built onto it and piles of lumber are visible on the right. The photograph was taken from above looking down.
A group portrait of nine people and a dog standing in front of the Herman Jackson house in a clearing in a forested area. Various fences are visible throughout the clearing. The photograph was taken from above looking down onto the clearing.
A group portrait of fourteen children laying in a grassy area. Thick foliage is visible behind them.
A group portrait of about seven people standing on a bridge and two people and three horses on the rocky shore below.
A group portrait of Marie Holst Pottsmith sitting with five students in the grass and eating melon.
A group portrait of twenty-seven people gathered for a Sunday picnic. They sit on a rocky shore and thick foliage is visible behind them.
A photograph of Mrs. Hill and two others standing in a clearing in a forested area with a packhorse. Mrs. Hill’s skirt is upturned, showing a full petticoat, and she is knitting.
A photograph of about ten people and four horses baling hay in a clearing. The area is surrounded by forest and a structure is visible on the left.
A group portrait of four of the Sarpola children in their garden. They are working on a project for pupils, possibly with pea vines.
A photograph of Mr. & Mrs, Albert Hill, Albert Hill’s mother, and Henry Hill (in white shirt) at their homestead which includes two structures and fences. Additional people are visible in the background as well as four horses and a dog. Trees and foliage are visible beyond the clearing.
A photograph of the Albert Hill home, where Marie Holst Pottsmith boarded while teaching. Six people are visible on the porch, including three children on the steps. The home is surrounded by a picket fence and trees.
A photograph of a waterfall near Hamlet. A person is visible sitting on the rocks at the top.
A photograph of Mrs. Albert Hill, Henry Piekkola, and two others standing on a log in a body of water. Henry Piekkola’s house is visible in the background and is surrounded by tree stumps.
A photograph of a child feeding a deer in a grassy area. A fence and trees are visible behind them.
A photograph of one of the Jackson boys, Alfred or Willie, sitting in a wagon. A small dog stands with its front legs on the wagon.
A photograph of the Jackson boys Alfred & Willie, two others, and a dog standing in a rocky stream. One of the people crouches and holds a small boat in the water. Thick foliage is visible in the background.
A group portrait of Mrs. Sarpola with eight others and a dog. They pose on a porch. The school age children are Alexander, Fritz, Henry, and Alma.
A group portrait of fourteen students of various ages on the schoolhouse porch and surrounding area. The negative folder reads, “Hamlet 1908 13 of 16 boys enrolled in school.”
A group portrait of six people on the schoolhouse porch with Albert Hills’ phonograph. They are gathered for the Fourth of July celebration. One person holds an American flag. The phonograph was the first in Hamlet.
A group portrait of Hilma Hill, Evelina Hill, Phemi Lampi, and Alma Sarpola. They stand in front of a house and a fence is visible in front of them.
A group portrait of two people doing laundry while five children sit on the grass next to them. The sauna is visible behind them. One person washes laundry in a tub and the other hangs laundry on the line.
A group portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Jackson, Alfred, and Willie standing on the porch of a house. A dog stands in the middle.
A photograph showing Henry Piekkola’s tree stump house, which included three stories containing a living, dining, and kitchen area, a bedroom, and an attic for storage. One person stands on a log extending out from the stump and another person sits below. They are surrounded by ferns and trees. See also: item 72.
A photograph of Mrs. Matson sitting on a board on a rocky shore. She is holding a turtle and a knife and there is a large bowl to the left.
A photograph of Marie H. Pottsmith preparing lessons in the room where she boarded. The photograph shows her sitting at a desk from behind. Her left hand is on her hip. The walls are covered in patterned wallpaper and various pictures hang on the wall.
A photograph of Marie H. Pottsmith leaning on the rail of a wooden bridge and eating huckleberries off of a branch.
A photograph of Evelina Hill sitting on the ground below fruit trees. A small child stands next to her. A chicken and chicks are in the grass in front of them. Another person is visible in the distance.
A photograph of Emil Lindgren and Sarpola in a grassy area. One sits on the other’s knee and they have their arms around each other. Fruit trees are visible behind them.
A group portrait of the Haikura family posing on a porch. There is foliage at the children’s feet. The school age children are Edward, Henry, & Alfred.
A group portrait of the Albert Hill family sitting on the steps of a porch. Mrs. Hill holds a baby in her lap.
A portrait of Evelina Hill. She sits on a chair in a grassy area and holds a book and a branch. Fruit trees are visible behind her.
A portrait of Mrs. Makela, mother of the Hill brothers, standing in front of a building. She is surrounded by foliage.
A portrait of Mrs. Lindgren, standing and holding on to the top of a chair. Trees and foliage are visible in the background.
A group portrait of nine people, possibly the Lindgren family. Four stand in the back row while the rest sit. Foliage is visible behind them.
A photograph of two people, Piekkola and Hill, standing in front of a fruit tree. The person on the right takes a bite of a piece of fruit while the person on the left holds on to a tree branch.
A group portrait showing Mr. & Mrs. Lampi’s family of nine. They all wear hats and Phemi, on the far right, holds a cat. The school age children are Eli, Edward, George, and Phemi (holding cat).
A group portrait of Albert Hill’s family. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are in the middle and their eight children surround them, including the youngest sitting on Mr. Hill’s lap. The school age children are Evelina, Alfred, Ernest, and Henry. The baby is Johnnie.
A group portrait of eight people. Five sit on the ground, two stand with a kettle and cup, and one sits on the roof of a structure. They are surrounded by foliage.
A group portrait of the Hill family and their home. On the right, Mrs. Andrew Hill sits in a rocking chair holding their youngest child and Mr. Andrew Hill stands to the left. The other five children stand next to them. Foliage and a building are visible behind them. The school age children are Hilmar, Agnes & Einar. See also: item 21.
A group portrait of Andrew Hill’s four children. They are all wearing hats and holding buckets. Foliage and a building are visible behind them.
A photograph showing Mrs. Albert Hill and bachelor Henry Hill picking raspberries. They are surrounded by raspberry bushes and another person is visible in the foliage on the right.
A group portrait of twelve people, likely including members of the Haikura family. Eight stand and four sit. There is foliage and a fence visible behind them.
A landscape photograph of Soapstone Lake. Four people are visible in the water with a boat. A fence and structure are visible through the foliage on the shore.
A landscape photograph of the Elsie Valley. Structures and foliage are visible throughout the area and the space is surrounded by forest.
A group portrait of the Hill family. On the right, Mrs. Andrew Hill sits in a rocking chair holding their youngest child and Mr. Andrew Hill stands to the left. The other five children stand next to them. Foliage and a building are visible behind them. The school age children are Hilmar, Agnes, and Einar. See also: item 27.
A photograph of the Hill family standing in front of a house in a forested area. One person stands on the left with a horse and seven people pose near the porch on the right. The school age children are Hilmar, Agnes, and Einer.
A photograph of Emil Lindgren standing with his youngest sister. There is foliage and a fence behind them.
A photograph of Mrs. Lindgren with her youngest child. She stands with her hand on the child’s shoulder. There is foliage behind them.
A photograph showing two people milking cows in a field. The person on the left looks at the camera. Another cow is in the distance and a rail fence is visible surrounding the area.
A photograph showing seven people posing with a horse, hay, and farming equipment and tools.
A group portrait of the Sarpola family, including eight children. They are surrounded by trees and foliage. The roof of a structure is visible on the right.
A photograph showing Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill standing with their four children in front of a field of grain. Their homestead is visible in the distance.
A group portrait of about 40 people gathered for a picnic in a clearing. The forest is visible behind them.
A group portrait of twenty-eight young people in a clearing. Trees and foliage are visible behind them.
A photograph showing three people and a horse. Mrs. Albert Hill stands on the left knitting. Albert Hill stands on the right holding the reins. A third person stands holding farming equipment behind the horse.
A photograph showing the Tokada homestead in Hamlet. There are five structures surrounded by a rail fence in a forested area.
A group portrait of twelve individuals posing in front of the Haikura home. Some are holding rifles.
A group portrait of about fifty individuals and a dog sitting in a forested area behind the schoolhouse. They are gathered for a Fourth of July picnic and some of the people are holding American flags. Marie Holst Pottsmith is in the center back.
A photograph showing the schoolhouse in Hamlet. There is an American flag on the top of the building and a shed to its right. Alex Sarpola, Alfred Haikura, Fred Mattson, and Eli Lampi (right to left) are sitting on a stump in the foreground and Alfred Hill stands beside the stump. Evelina Hill and Phemi Lampi are visible standing on the bridge below. Ten additional people are visible in the distance in various places around the schoolhouse.
A photograph showing two individuals with a horse. They are surrounded by trees and a small structure is visible behind the person on the right.
A photograph showing five individuals standing in front of a cabin. An additional structure is visible on the right.
A photograph showing six individuals in a forested area building the first road out of Hamlet to Necanicum. They are standing on the beginning of a log road and are holding tools.
A portrait of Evelina Hill wearing a plaid dress and a bow on her head.
A photograph showing Mr. Harvey Mowick’s house taken around 1956. The house had been vacant for some years and is surrounded by foliage and trees. The house later burned down.
A photograph showing a Marie Holst Pottsmith on wash day in Hamlet at the rear of the Hill homestead house. She stands at a wooden wash bin and clothes are visible on a line next to her. The bath house, where she developed film and printed pictures, is visible behind her.
A group portrait of thirteen people and a horse on and around the porch of the house on the Albert Hill farm.
A landscape photograph of a clearing in a forested area in Hamlet.
A group portrait of six children laying on the ground. They are posed with their left hands supporting their heads. The forest is visible behind them.
A photograph showing Henry Piekkola’s tree stump house. One person stands on a log extending out from the stump, another person sits below, and a third person leans out of a window. They are surrounded by ferns and trees. See also: item 43.
A photograph of Marie Holst Pottsmith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill, and Harvey Mowick on a horse-drawn cart leaving on the new road built that summer. Harvey Mowick was going to get his family after building a house for them on the homestead. They look back at the camera. A dog is visible on the left.
A photograph of a person, possibly a member of the Lindgren family, standing in a clearing leaning on a wooden chair. A fruit tree is visible in the background.
A photograph of a person using a horse-drawn reaper in a field in a forested area.

references

  1. “Hamlet, Oregon,” Wikipedia, June 14, 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet,_Oregon.
  2. Ralph Friedman, In Search of Western Oregon (Caldwell: The Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1990), 26, 145.
  3. Ralph Friedman, Oregon for the Curious, 3rd ed. (Caldwell: The Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1993 [1972]), 37.
  4. Ralph Friedman, “The Small Drama of Hamlet,” in Tracking Down Oregon (Caldwell: The Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1990 [1978]), 35-42.
  5. Lewis A. McArthur and Lewis L. McArthur, “Hamlet,” in Oregon Geographic Names, 7th ed. (Portland: Oregon Historical Society Press, 2003), 439-430
  6. “Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District,” 2023, https://hamletfire.specialdistrict.org/.
  7. Clatsop County GIS Webmaps, https://delta.co.clatsop.or.us/apps/ClatsopCounty/.
  8. “Hamlet, Oregon,” 2005, www.vannattabros.com/geo29.html.
  9. “U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, ” Ancestry.com, 2010.
  10. Marie Holst Pottsmith photographs, Org. Lot 460, Oregon Historical Society Research Library, https://digitalcollections.ohs.org/org-lot-460-marie-holst-pottsmith-photographs
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