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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E2D_beall-black-walnut_Central-Point-OR.html
Beall Black Walnut. Juglans nigra. In 1863, on this site, Robert Vinton Beall, an Oregon Trail pioneer and relative to four Maryland governors, built one of the first frame buildings in Jackson County, a Gothic Revival house that is listed on the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B64_peter-britt-a-passion-for-his-garden_Central-Point-OR.html
Peter Britt was one of Jacksonville's best known and respected pioneers. He is remembered for the pictures he took and the plants he grew.
An avid gardener, Britt surrounded his home with ornamental shrubs and exotic trees, which he started pla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B4G_peter-britt-man-of-culture-and-commerce_Central-Point-OR.html
Peter Britt was an extraordinary man of vision and accomplishment. His curiosity, motivation and experimental nature, matched with a keen business sense, allowed him to merge broad-ranging interests into a wide assortment of successful endeavors.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25DN_bybee-ferry_Central-Point-OR.html
The first ferry near this site was established before 1854 by T. Thompson. It was known as Hailey's Ferry, 1855-1860. William Bybee operated the ferry from 1863 to 1886, when the first Bybee Bridge was constructed.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM258T_dardanelles_Central-Point-OR.html
First post office in Jackson County established October 15, 1852 in the cabin of Col. William G. T'Vault (1806-1869)
Col. T'Vault was the editor of Oregon's first newspaper "The Oregon Spectator". He was postmaster general of the Oregon Provisio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24RT_table-rock-monument_Central-Point-OR.html
Honoring the courageous men, led by
General Joseph Lane
who on Sept. 10, 1853 met near this spot
and signed a treaty of peace
with the Rogue River Indians.
Col. John E.Ross, Capt. J. W. Nesmith, Capt. L. F. Mosher
Capt. A. J. Smith, Lieut. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VHI_the-salmon-ceremony-at-ti-lomikh-falls-historical_Central-Point-OR.html
The Takelma, which means "People of the River," had a village here. According to legend, Ti'lomikh (Te lo meekh) is where Daldal, the Great Dragonfly, brought the Salmon Ceremony. Although the date of the first ceremony is unknown, the People of t…