George H. Himes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George H. Himes

Oregon historian

Date of Birth: 18-May-1844

Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jan-1940

Profession: printer, curator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

George Henry Himes (May 18, 1844 – January 6, 1940) was an Oregon pioneer and the first curator of the Oregon Historical Society.
His collection of diaries and notebooks preserved the details of the lives and experiences of many pioneers. He is the namesake of George Himes Park in Portland, Oregon, United States, and was the namesake of a World War II era Liberty Ship.