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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25IJ_the-advent-christian-church_John-Day-OR.html
This church was built in the late 1890s by an Advent Christian minister. Dedicated in 1900, it was used for worship until the 1930s.
After this congregation disbanded, the church was vacant for several years. During the early 1940s the church…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24SD_kam-wah-chung-company-building_John-Day-OR.html
Has Been Designated a
National Historic Landmark
This property possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
Kam Wah Chung Company Building is the best and earliest known example of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21OE_civilian-conservation-corps_John-Day-OR.html
The CCC was created in 1933 to provide young men useful work during the Depression. Camp Canyon Creek (Company 1231) was established in 1937. The CCC built numerous facilities such as District offices, the John Day Compound, fire guard stations, l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21OA_john-day-canyon-city_John-Day-OR.html
The mining camp town of Canyon City sprang up soon after the discovery of gold in Canyon Creek in 1861 (Note: actually June of 1862).
When Grant County was formed in 1864 Canyon City became the county seat. Meanwhile, "Lower Town" developed a mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21K0_as-told-by-an-old-timer_John-Day-OR.html
There are four graves, that of two women and two men. We do not have records of their time of passing, their names, or their individual location within this enclosure, but assume it to be during the gold rush days of 1862-1880. We also do not know…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21JZ_the-adventist-christian-church_John-Day-OR.html
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This church was built in the late 1890s by an Advent Christian minister. Dedicated in 1900 it was used for worship until the 1930s. After this congregation disbanded, the church was vacant for several years. During the early 1940s t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM212C_welcome-to-kam-wah-chung_John-Day-OR.html
Wlcome to Kam Wah Chung
In 1890 you would be standing in the middle of a bustling Chinatown.Businesses and homes all around you, the temple in front, and Kam Wah Chung- the core of the community- would be to your left. Why is it the only buildi…