Site of Stark Street Ferry - Portland, OR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 45° 31.156 W 122° 40.283
10T E 525664 N 5040689
A sign along the Williamette River.
Waymark Code: WM142DQ
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
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"Forerunner of Williamette River Bridges 1853-1895. Operated under state charter by James B Stephens and Joseph Knott Family. This ferry united the comunities that have become metropolitan Portland."
Historic Topic: Modern Age 1900 to date

Group Responsible for placement: Other

Marker Type: City

Region: Metro/Portland

County: Multnomah

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

Web link to additional information: Not listed
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