This sign is located in a small park at the west edge of Vale, Oregon
Marker Name: A Stephen Meek’s Cutoff
Marker Text: In 1845 Meek led 200 families away from Oregon Trail seeking a shorter route west. Gold found enroute began Blue Bucket legend. Hardships drove train back to Oregon Trail at The Dalles.
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