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Obadiah Place was the homestead of Willis Reese Bowen who was the first pioneer to settle in Amber Valley in 1911. This later became the home of his son Obadiah Bowen who was the pastor for the town. It is the oldest surviving house in the community and had four farm outbuildings and a phone booth.

Photo: Historic Resources Management Branch, Alberta Culture and Tourism.

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