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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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Oregon Historical MarkersOregon History - Troutdale

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Oregon historical marker giving a brief history of the town of Troutdale.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/23/2009

last visited: 02/04/2023

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Oregon Historical MarkersAllegany to Scottsburg Pack Trail - Coos County, OR

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The road now ends here at Golden & Silver State Park, with views of the spectacular waterfalls with drops of 200, and 150 feet. But, once this road connected the Oregon coast to the interior over a precarious route up over the falls.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/20/2009

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersCape San Sebastian - Curry County, OR

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Cape Sebastian was named in honor of Saint San Sebastian in 1603 by the Spanish navigator Sebastian Vizcaino, and the Scenic Corridor offers striking vistas of Oregon's southern coast.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/18/2009

last visited: 09/02/2012

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe Japanese Attack on Oregon - Brookings, OR

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This roadside marker, at a botanical garden off U.S. 101, commemorates the attack by the Japanese, the first on the U.S. mainland, using incendiary bombs, on nearby Wheeler Ridge on Sep. 9, 1942. The plan to start massive forest fires failed.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/18/2009

last visited: 08/25/2013

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Oregon Historical MarkersCaptain Judah Parker - Coos County, OR

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Settling here in 1874, Captain Judah Parker's visionary plan to change the course of the Coquille river to allow navigation by ocean going vessels changed the history of the area, which thrived on commercial fishing, shipbuilding & commerce.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/16/2009

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersOregon Coast Indians (Temporarily missing due to bridge work)

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A State of Oregon Beaver Board just east of Florence Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 01/14/2009

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe Cow Creeks A Tale of Strong Recovery

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An Oregon State Beaver Board history marker located in the southbound Cabin Creek Rest Area

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 01/14/2009

last visited: 11/24/2012

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Oregon Historical MarkersWagons East 1975-1976

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History marker commemorating the passing of the Bicentennial Wagon train in July of 1975.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 01/09/2009

last visited: 03/31/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersA Century of Development

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Sign about development along the Deschutes River.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/19/2008

last visited: 12/29/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersBend Dam and Powerhouse

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Sign about the Bend Dam and Powerhouse.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/17/2008

last visited: 12/17/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersWallowa Lake Moraines - Joseph, OR

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This historical marker tells about a glacier and moraines.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/07/2008

last visited: 11/27/2020

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Oregon Historical MarkersNez Perce War of 1877 - Imnaha, Oregon

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This old historical sign is located in the tiny town of Imnaha, Oregon, near Hells Canyon (Idaho Border). Imnaha has a population of 12 residents. (as of 2003) The sign is located just outside the old Imnaha merchantile (still open for business).

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/06/2008

last visited: 09/15/2012

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Oregon Historical MarkersDisaster of the Steamer Gazelle - Oregon City, OR

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A historical plaque regarding a boat wreck.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: Oregon

date approved: 11/09/2008

last visited: 09/27/2015

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe B&B Complex Fire

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This is one of many signs at the Mt. Washington Viewpoint on Hwy. 20.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/17/2008

last visited: 10/03/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersCan You Trust Your Eyes?

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This is one of many signs at the Mt. Washington Viewpoint on Hwy. 20.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/17/2008

last visited: 10/03/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersTribute to a Barlow Road Traveler

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This Oregon Trail marker, marks a grave on the Barlow Road.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/17/2008

last visited: 01/01/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersLaurel Hill

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Historic Oregon Trail marker on U.S. Hwy. 26 near Mt. Hood.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/17/2008

last visited: 11/10/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersCultural Legacy

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Cultural Legacy sign at the Ray Atkeson Memorial.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe Mystery of Hydrology

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Hydrology sign at the Ray Atkeson Memorial.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersScenic Geological Wonderland

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Geological Wonderland sign at the Ray Atkeson Memorial.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersElk Lake

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Sign off Cascade Lakes Hwy at Elk Lake Resort.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersDevils Lake

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Sign along Cascade Lakes Hwy at Devils Lake.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersSparks Lake

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Sign along Cascade Lakes Hwy at Sparks Lake.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersWater Under

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Sign about ground water.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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Oregon Historical MarkersOld Meets New

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Sign about the Cascades.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/16/2008

last visited: 10/16/2008

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