Ezra Meeker's Homestead, 321, East Pioneer Street, Puyallup, Washington State, USA. Camp No.1 - Old Oregon Trail Monument Expedition - January 29th, 1906. From the Meeker Mansion Historical website: 'Ezra Meeker was a pioneer and leading citizen of Puyallup, first mayor, one-time Hop King, historian and author. Ezra Meeker became the self-appointed champion of the Oregon Trail in 1906, when at the age of 75, accompanied by two oxen, a wagon, a driver and a dog, he made his way from his front ya