Soldier still boasts a few year-round residents.
A few structures, some still being lived in Soldier was founded in 1881 and, at one time, was the largest community on Camas Prairie. During its heyday it boasted a number of businesses and a large opera house that is still standing today. Soldier's demise began when the Oregon Short Line Railroad bypassed it by 2 miles to the south. The old bank building, opera house and one of the hotels are still standing with the bank and hotel being occupied as residences.