The Town of Fort Klamath Historical Marker - Fort Klamath, OR - Oregon Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This historical marker is part of a series of historical markers located all around Klamath County and commissioned by the Klamath County Historical Society.

The marker text reads:

THE TOWN OF FORT KLAMATH

PLATTED IN 1902. BECAME THE BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CENTER IN
WOOD RIVER VALLEY FOLLOWING CLOSING OF THE MILITARY FORT IN 1890
KLAMATH COUNTY HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION &
KLAMATH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The town of Fort Klamath is a shell of its former self after seeing many years of decline in the lumber industries. Half the buildings in this town are vacant and deteriorating and this social center is one of the few remaining buildings that are still maintained. There is only one small store and a couple of motels that invite travelers to stopover for the night. Otherwise, this quiet little town is just a passing memory on the way to Crater Lake National Park.

Historic Topic: Modern Age 1900 to date Group Responsible for placement: Historical Society Marker Type: Roadside Region: Central Oregon County: Klamath Web link to additional information: [Web Link] State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

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