History of Samoa
The history of Samoa dates back to the late 1800's as a logging town closely tied to the rise and fall of the redwood lumber industry in Humbldt County. In 1892 the "Samoa Land and Improvement Company" was formed by several prominent citizens of Eureka. Two hundred and seventy acres were purchased to build the town of Samoa, an area formerly known as the "Coney Island of the Pacific." The town was later named Samoa due to the popularity of the Pacific island of Samoa.
In 1893 E.H. Vance purchased land on the Samoa peninsula to build a new sawmill. This same year the Samoa Cookhouse opened to serve the many employees from the sawmill. At times, 500 men were served per meal.
After changing owners many times, Samoa was purchased by the Samoa Pacific Group in 2001 from Simpson-Samoa Company. The town is one of the few remaining examples of a "Company Town" in the United States. Currently the 94 existing residences and the Samoa Women's Club are managed by Danco Property Managment.