Ghost Town of Hamilton, Oregon
There isn’t much history that I’m able to find about Hamilton, Oregon. Oregon Geographic Names states that the town was named for J.H. Hamilton, a pioneer stockman who first settled...
Westport Oregon History
Westport Oregon History This Oregon History sign is in a rather odd location. Instead of being near it’s subject, it’s on bluffs overlooking the actual location. You can see the...
Pacific Northwest History Book List
Pacific Northwest History Book List The following is a list of books I use to reference the History of Oregon, Washington and the Pacific Northwest in general. “80 Years in...
Oregon History Sign “Salem Began Here”
Oregon History Sign “Salem Began Here” Located on NE High Street in the 850 block, in Salem Oregon. This one was put up by the Marion County Historical Society. It’s...
Oregon History Sign "Salem Began Here"
Oregon History Sign “Salem Began Here” Salem Began Here on NE High Street in the 850 block, in Salem Oregon. This one was put up by the Marion County Historical...
Fort Dalles, Oregon
Fort Dalles is in The Dalles, Oregon right near the end of the Historic Columbia River Gorge. It has quite a long history, and five different names. It’s major task...
Gus Mabel House – Beaverton Oregon
Gus Mabel House he Gus Mabel House is in downtown Beaverton, Oregon. It’s been renovated into offices, but still looks the same as it did when it was a residence....
Historic La Grande
Historic La Grande The “Historic La Grande” Oregon Historical Sign E6 The sign says: “La Grande was the first town permanently settled in Northeastern Oregon. Daniel Chaplin laid out the...
Mount St. Helens
May 18th, 1980, Mount St. Helens finally came through on it’s threats and erupted spectacularly, throwing ash 16,000 feet into the air. 23 square miles of material were moved, most...
Grave Creek Covered Bridge
Grave Creek Covered Bridge There are 54 or 56 wooden Covered Bridges in Oregon still depending on what guide you read. This last week I had the opportunity to visit...
Goodbye “Made in Oregon” sign
Goodbye “Made in Oregon” sign One of Portland’s most famous landmarks is slated to soon be destroyed. Ok, not exactly destroyed, but rather defaced in such a way that Civic...
Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon
Fort Stevens State Park is one of Oregon’s best parks. In addition to a camp ground, miles of bike trails and a lake, there is an Old WWII Fort to...
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