Davis Creek

Davis Creek - Supposedly founded by a early settler named Davis who was killed by Indians in 1868. The town was founded by Ramer and McKinley who founded a store here. In 1909 it had two general merchandise stores, George S Ramer and Watson & Hotchkiss. The Hotchkiss store was established in 1899 and had a ballroom upstairs. There were also two blacksmith shops and McGiltons Hotel. Note: The Hotchkiss store is still there, but the "Ballroom" has been removed from the top of the building. The Ramer House was torn down several years ago, and the land is now owned by Doug & Connie Dollarhide. The Cemetery was donated by Martin Henderson and is on a small rise behind the town....Mr. Henderson also had donated the Church which was moved to it's present location before the turn of the century and is presently restored and used for special occasions. (John Lewis)

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