Historic Oregon Trail ~ Durkee
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 44° 34.890 W 117° 27.865
11T E 463131 N 4936566
This Oregon Historical Marker is located in front of the Durkee Community Hall/Durkee Community Church on Oxman Ranch Road, just south of Old US Highway 30 in Durkee, Oregon.
Waymark Code: WMG9E3
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Historic
Oregon Trail
Durkee

This spot was famous in early days as Express Ranch an important relay station on the Umatilla-Boise Basin Stage and Freight Route. It was also a favorite camping place for emigrants and teamsters.
Historic Topic: Pioneer

Group Responsible for placement: State of Oregon

Marker Type: Roadside

Region: Eastern Oregon

County: Baker

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Web link to additional information: Not listed
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