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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2444_the-lower-crossing_Echo-OR.html
This morning after going one mile, we left the river, five mile over the ridge we crossed the river and encamped for the day in order to recruit our cattle as they were much fatigued by crossing the Blue Mountains. — William J. Watson, Augus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243Q_umatilla-county_Pendleton-OR.html
Weary emigrants traveling westward on the Oregon Trail favored a campsite on the near bank of the Umatilla River at this point. On leaving they climbed the same hill the highway now traverses. Then recrossed the Umatilla River at Echo 20 hot dusty…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243N_charlie-berry-stadium_Echo-OR.html
Charles grew up looking down on this field from his home along the golf course and dreamed of playing football here. While he excelled in all sports, football was his lifelong love. Among his achievements: East-West Shrine Team, All-state 2nd tea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM242P_bowman-studio_Pendleton-OR.html
This imaginative building was built to resemble a castle, complete with crenellations on the parapet. It was built in 1905 by W.S. Bowman, a turn-of-the century photographer, for use as his studio along with retail and residential space. This ston…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM242N_carnegie-building_Pendleton-OR.html
Currently used as the Pendleton Center for the Arts, this structure was built with $25,000 of endowment money from the Carnegie Foundation plus funds from the County for use as the Umatilla County Library. The architect was Folger Johnson of Portl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM242M_first-christian-church_Pendleton-OR.html
Completed to replace the congregations' first church building that had been destroyed by fire in August, 1908, this structure was built to withstand time and elements. This site was purchased from W.F. Matlock and selected because its was out of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM242L_brown-building_Pendleton-OR.html
The Elks Club had this building constructed in 1919 as Lodge #288. The first floor served as commercial space, the second and third floors as the lodge and the fourth floor as residences while the basement was a pool hall and bowling hall. A grand…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM242K_milarkey-murphy-bldg_Pendleton-OR.html
This is another fine example of an Italianate Commercial building. It was constructed in 1904 for two men related by marriage and who belonged to the first Catholic families in the area. This style remained popular in Pendleton long after the East…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2424_jackson-sundown_Pendleton-OR.html
Jackson Sundown, born in 1863, was a member of the Wallowa Band Nez Perce and a nephew of Chief Joseph. At age forty, he began competing in rodeos and took the name "Buffalo Jackson" at first, later changing his name to Jackson Sundown.
In 1911 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2420_chief-clarence-t-burke_Pendleton-OR.html
July 29, 1889 - July 2, 1987
Pendleton Round-Up Chief 1936-1987
Clarence T. Burke was the eldest son of Chief Porker Jim, the first Pendleton Round-Up Chief. Chief Burke was born at Cayuse and resided near there his entire life. Followin…