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Luther Metke | |
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| Born | February 20, 1885 |
| Died | April 7, 1985 (aged 100) |
| Known for | Pioneer and poet |
| Spouse | Anna Dobbs |
| Children | 4 |
Luther Metke (February 20, 1885[1] – April 7, 1985[1]) was an American folk poet and early central Oregon pioneer who served in the Spanish–American War. He was the subject of Jorge Preloran's documentary Luther Metke at 94.[2] Metke moved to Central Oregon in 1907 and built nearly every bridge between Bend and Crescent and over 30 log cabins.[1][2]
- ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places". United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. February 28, 2003. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ^ a b Gentry, Oenta (August 18, 2009). "Camp Sherman learns of a life well lived". The Nugget Newspaper of Sisters, Oregon. NuggetNews.com. Retrieved October 12, 2014.