Charles E. Nelson House

The Charles E. Nelson House was a two-story Queen Anne Victorian structure featuring intricate woodwork and four bedrooms throughout its design. It contained a parlor, dining room, and kitchen with detailed craftsmanship visible in every room.

The house was built in the late 1800s as a farmstead residence in the Dufur region. It remained a recognizable landmark until its loss in the Substation Fire in mid-2018.

The house drew the attention of people interested in Oregon's past and architectural heritage. Its detailed woodwork and design reflected how families lived and valued craftsmanship in rural communities during that era.

The property sat among wheat fields in a rural setting with two black locust trees marking its location on the landscape. Visitors should be aware the building itself no longer exists, though the history of the site remains accessible through documentation.

Ellen Simmons, niece of the original owners, kept detailed written records of daily family life starting in 1927. Her accounts provide rare glimpses into everyday rural work, including butter churning and household practices now largely forgotten.

Location: Dufur

GPS coordinates: 45.54184,-121.02420

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42