| Population 205, Soldier is a Norwegian
community located near the Soldier River. As a young man
Lawrence Welk played here many times. Soldier was probably
named for a Union soldier who, according to legend, was on his way
home from the war, died and was buried along the stream.
Soldier has the oldest (1923) continually active 4-H Club in the
nation. Oldham recreation area at 245th Street is a 13-acre
park and lake featuring a boat ramp, swimming beach, fishing, and
camping and picnic area.
Soldier Valley Veteran's Memorial Park on Main Street is
dedicated to all the veterans who served in the Civil War, WWI,
WWII, Korea, Vietnam or Gulf War. The names are etched on a
granite wall.
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