Oakland, Cabin Creek Rest Area - Douglas County, Oregon - Oregon Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This marker is placed at the Cabin Creek rest area, located at milepost 142 on southbound Interstate Highway 5. The site is approximately 4 1/2 miles northwest of the town of Oakland. The marker is on the west side of the parking area, just north of the restrooms. It is in a "kiosk" next to a map of state rest areas, a highway map, and the always helpful copy of Oregon Statutes that govern the use of highway rest areas and describe the penalties for non-compliance.

Marker Text:

Exit 138
Historic Oakland was started in 1851
and was the principal trading center
for the area and the main stopping
point for the stage line. It is now
listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and is an interesting
stopping point for travelers.

Historic Topic: Pioneer Group Responsible for placement: State of Oregon Marker Type: Roadside Region: Central Oregon County: Douglas State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed Web link to additional information: Not listed

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