by the Ezra Meeker Historical Society) there is Pioneer Park, where the ivy-covered pergola and the statue of Meeker may be found. Local historian Lori Price noted, "Throughout his long life of nearly 98 years, the word for Meeker was action." Historian David Dary, in his book on the Oregon Trail, deems Meeker primarily responsible for re-awakening public interest in it. According to Bert Webber, "There would be no 'Oregon Trail' to enjoy today if Ezra Meeker had not set out, by himself, and without government subsidy, to preserve it." Driggs stated of Meeker after his death: Books by Ezra Meeker Notes and references Explanatory notes Citations Bibliography Further reading External links Meeker Mansion Website Guide to the Photographs of Ezra Meeker ca. 1880–1928 , from a University of Washington website 1830 births 1928 deaths Washington (state) pioneers Oregon pioneers Oregon Trail People of the Klondike Gold Rush Mayors of places in Washington (state) History of Washington (state) Writers from Washington (state) Writers from Oregon Writers from Ohio Farmers from Washington (state) American lobbyists People from Butler County, Ohio People from Puyallup, Washington People from Kalama, Washington People from Steilacoom, Washington