Holdman, Oregon Explained

Holdman
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Oregon#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Oregon
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Oregon
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Umatilla
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:1007
Coordinates:45.8719°N -118.9325°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:97835
Area Code:458 and 541
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1121899

Holdman is an unincorporated community in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It is about 17.5miles north-northwest of Pendleton and approximately 12.5miles 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.[1] Holdman post office was established in 1900.[1]

In 1915, Holdman was described as having a population of 25, with a United Brethren church and a schoolhouse.[2] The schoolhouse is still standing as of 2024.

Holdman is part of the Pendleton - Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Notes and References

  1. http://gesswhoto.com/um-holdman.html The Hartle Family of Holdman by Tom Kasinger
  2. Book: Burke, Thomas C. . 1915 . The State of Oregon: Its Resources and Opportunities . Portland, OR . State Immigration Commission . 258 .