Historic Oakland - Oakland, Oregon - Oregon Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This large wooden historic marker is located in the small park on the west side of First Street, between the railroad line and historic downtown Oakland. The sign reads:

HISTORIC OAKLAND   ESTABLISHED IN 1851 BY DR. DORSEY S. BAKER, THE TOWN WAS MOVED TO THE PRESENT SITE IN 1872 WHEN THE O&C RAILROAD REACHED THIS POINT. ALONZO F. BROWN FOUNDED THE NEW TOWN. FIRES DESTROYED THE WOODEN BUILDINGS. THE EXISTING BRICK BUILDINGS WERE CONSTRUCTED IN THE 1890'S. THE ECONOMY THEN AND NOW IS MAINLY AGRICULTURAL. WELCOME TO OAKLAND - ENJOY YOUR VISIT

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

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