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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A92_the-crooked-river-high-bridge_Culver-OR.html
Central Oregon's roads were primitive at best during the early 1900s. Until the 1920s, US Highway 97 was a collection of unpaved roads. Prior to construction of the Crooked River (High) Bridge in 1926, the only nearby crossing was a small, one-lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190O_the-medal-of-honor_Beaverton-OR.html
Oregon Medal of Honor RecipientsAllworth, Edward C. CPT, U.S. Army · Dahl, Larry G. SP4, U.S. Army · High, Frank C. PVT, U.S. Army · Holcomb, John Noble SGT, U.S. Army · Jackson, Arthur J. PFC U.S. Marine Corp · …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17S8_clues-to-a-volcanic-past_Prineville-OR.html
Stein's Pillar, 350 feet high and 120 feet wide, is a modern day clue to this area's ancient past.
Around forty-four million years ago, avalanches of hot ash, pumice and volcanic dust flowing from local volcanic centers filled this ancient vall…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17GA_salem_Salem-OR.html
Founded in 1840 by Methodist missionaries,Became territorial capital in 1852,An incorporated city in 1857,Permanent capital of Oregon in 1864.W. D. Pugh designed this city hall. Under construction in 1893.Marion County Centennial MarkerEngraved un…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17FN_turner_Turner-OR.html
Platted March 8, 1871 by H. L. Turner with the building of the railroad to California. Site of Turner Flouring Mills. First rural free delivery in Oregon made from the Turner Post Office, October 16, 1897, under George F. Robertson, Postmaster.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1706_loren-r-kaufman-memorial_The-Dalles-OR.html
The President of the United States, in the name of Congress, has awarded the Medal of HonorPosthumouslytoLoren R. KaufmanSergeant First Class, US ArmyBorn: July 27, 1923 at The Dalles, Oregon * Entered Service: The Dalles, Oregon * Rank and Organi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16X5_oregon-caves-national-monument_Cave-Junction-OR.html
Upper plaque:National MonumentSet aside byPresident TaftJuly 12, 1909Lower plaque: Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceRegulations require that all persons enteringcaves be accompanied by an authorized guide.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16WW_the-applegate-trail_Wolf-Creek-OR.html
In 1846, Jesse Applegate and fourteen others from near Dallas, Oregon, established a trail south from the Williamette Valley and east to Fort Hall. This route offered emigrants an alternative to the perilous "last leg" of the Oregon Trail down the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16WU_grave-creek-ranch_Wolf-Creek-OR.html
This covered bridge is the one remaining covered bridge in Josephine County. It was constructed by Elmer J. Nelson in 1920 as part of the new Pacific Highway project at a cost of $21,128.65. It was built on Josephine County's first donation land c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16W0_after-the-collapse_CRATER-LAKE-OR.html
About 6,800 years ago, at the climax of a series of dramatic eruptions, the top of Mt. Mazama collapsed. Left behind was the huge crater, or caldera, you see today. But before the caldera filled with water, there were more eruptions.
The most s…