Oregon History -- Deer Island
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N 45° 56.111 W 122° 50.871
10T E 511795 N 5086857
According to the signboard, the Indians called this island E-lal-lar or Deer Island.
Waymark Code: WM3551
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2008
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According to the signboard, Deer Island in the Columbia River was visited by the Lewis & Clark Expedition which stopped to dine here November 5, 1805 on its way downriver. Homeward bound the Explorers camped on the island on March 28, 1806. The Indians called this island E-lal-lar or Deer Island. Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required of you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and the historical marker.
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