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Roadside historic markers are our windows to the past. They educate us, they make us curious to investigate, or they provide a nice excuse to take a break and stretch our legs while we read what happened here.
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Image for A.W. and Amanda Patterson Former Residence, a.k.a., 'Animal House' - Eugene, ORview gallery

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Oregon Historical MarkersA.W. and Amanda Patterson Former Residence, a.k.a., 'Animal House' - Eugene, OR

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This historical marker is located in front of a parking lot that was once the residence of a founding member of the nearby University of Oregon as well as a film location for the movie 'Animal House.'

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/18/2014

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersHitching Post Square - Eugene Oregon

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History plaque found in the Park Blocks in Eugene.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 05/27/2008

last visited: 07/03/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersMillrace Industrial Site History

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Near High Street and 5th Avenue this marker details the early industrial history of Eugene, Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/14/2006

last visited: 07/07/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersEugene Skinner Monument

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Monument marking the approximate location of Eugene Skinners cabin. First settler in what is now known as Eugene Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/17/2006

last visited: 06/07/2020

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Oregon Historical MarkersSite of First Cabin in Eugene - Eugene, OR

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This hard-to-read historical marker is located a short distance south of memorial marker for Eugene Skinner.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 04/25/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersPoint of The Hills School

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Small marker on north side of the The Eugene Masonic Cemetery. Located near the corner of University and 25th Streets.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/19/2006

last visited: 12/14/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersLane County Clerks Building

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The oldest remaining structure in Lane County can be viewed in Eugene Oregon at the Lane County Historical Museum.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/21/2006

last visited: 04/20/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersWiley Griffon - Eugene Masonic Cemetery - Eugene, OR

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This citizen memorial resides in Eugene Masonic Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Eugene.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/04/2015

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersLane County’s Applegate Trails

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History of an early Pioneer trail in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Part of what is considered a "California Historic Trail".

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/20/2006

last visited: 04/20/2018

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe Applegate Trail ~Southern Route to Oregon~

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The death of two sons on the Columbia River prompted the search for an alternate route to Oregon. The Applegate Trail is also considered to be part of the California Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/21/2006

last visited: 04/20/2018

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Oregon Historical MarkersSkinner’s Cabin....A Place of Refuge

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Marker describing pioneer life using quotes from the pioneers themselves.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/30/2006

last visited: 04/20/2018

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Oregon Historical MarkersEugene Skinner Settled Here

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Plaque commemorating the founder of Eugene Oregon and the replica cabin on display here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/24/2006

last visited: 04/20/2018

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Oregon Historical MarkersGenesis of a City

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Quotes from early pioneers about Eugene Oregon in its beginning. N 44° 03.643 W 123° 05.847

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 03/24/2006

last visited: 04/20/2018

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Oregon Historical MarkersEast Side Old Territorial Road 1848-1865

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This marker near Coburg Oregon is on the corner of a rural road and is easily missed

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 04/05/2006

last visited: 08/02/2006

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Oregon Historical MarkersElijah Bristow Historical Markers - Pleasant Hill, OR

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These historical markers resides just off Hwy 58 in Pleasant Hill, OR

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/25/2012

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersJunction City's First Jail - Junction City, OR

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A faded but legible historical marker resides in front of Junction City's first jail, located behind the Pitney House Museum.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/06/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersOregon Electric Railway Depot 1912 - Junction City, Oregon

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Historical information plaque on the former Oregon Electric Railway and Burlington Northern Depot.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 09/22/2008

last visited: 04/30/2010

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Oregon Historical MarkersLocomotive 418 - Junction City, OR

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A preserved locomotive, a gift from Finland, resides in Founder's Park.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/06/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersJunction City — A Brief History

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A historical marker located at the corner of 6th and Greenwood and behind the town clock.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/06/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersLee House - Junction City, OR

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A historical marker hangs in front of the current Junction City Historical Museum, the former home of Junction City's first doctor.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/06/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersWest Side Old Territorial Road 1848-1865 - Franklin, OR

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A historical marker highlighting an old stage route that passed through here in the mid-1800s.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 05/15/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersSmithfield - Franklin, OR

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A difficult-to-see historical marker notes the formerly-named community of Smithfield before it was renamed Franklin.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 05/15/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical Markers"The Struggle Is Ended" - The Danish Cemetery - Junction City, OR

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An interpretive display within The Danish Cemetery provides some history of the Danish settlers to the area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 05/15/2018

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersRiver Road, Cottage Grove, OR

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Historical sign near downtown Cottage Grove gives information on the history of this particular road.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gypsie2

location: Oregon

date approved: 04/03/2015

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersLowell Historical Displays 1 - Lowell, OR

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These historical displays are located in the parking lot north of the Lowell Covered Bridge along Pioneer Rd, which spans Dexter Reservoir.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/25/2012

last visited: 01/17/2015

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