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Description:: Roadside historic markers are our windows to the past. They educate us, they make us curious to investigate, or they provide a nice excuse to take a break and stretch our legs while we read what happened here.

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Any historic marker located inside the state of Oregon can be listed in this category. There are about 100 "official" state of Oregon historic markers known as "Beaver Boards" throughout the state. Add to these the many markers placed by historical societies, counties, cities, federal agencies and other civic groups, and you will find Oregon has a wealth of information just waiting to be found and documented here. You may discuss this category by visiting the Oregon Historical Marker forum thread.

Instructions for Posting a Oregon Historical Markers Waymark:

1. The waymark MUST be located in the state of Oregon. Oregon Trail Markers outside of the state boundries will not be accepted. Plaques specific to locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places should be listed in that category.

2. Provide accurate coordinates.

3. Two Photos: You must upload a photo of the marker itself to the waymark page using either the default photo option or HTML. A second photo of the area must be added to the gallery.

4. Additional photos on the waymark page itself are encouraged but not required. If you do not know how to place a photo on the page using HTML, and would like to dress up your waymark submission, members of the Oregon, My Oregon team will be glad to help you with the process.

5. Provide the text of the marker in the long description. If the marker is made up of several paragraphs or sections include the first two paragraphs or request permission to summarize the marker text when submitting the waymark. An example of how your waymark should look when completed can be found here and here.

6. Do a web search and link to additional information, if it is available, using the optional field provided.

7. All "official" state of Oregon historic markers (Beaver Boards) have their own web page which can be found by visiting Oregon.com. Please provide the link for the specific marker you are submitting as the URL for this field.

If there is a separate marker/sign nearby it deserves a separate waymark. Signs that have different information on either side of the same sign board or are part of a kiosk display are considered to be the same waymark.

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:

Include your thoughts and observations pertaining to this location and your visit. Provide any additional history that you are aware of that pertains to this location. If the marker commemorates a historic building tell us what it is used for now or share with us the circumstances of an earlier visit to bring this locations history to life.

Please upload a favorite photograph you took of the waymark. Although visiting this waymark in person is the only thing required of you to receive credit for your visit, taking the time to add this information is greatly appreciated.

Be creative.

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view gallery	Mill Creek and the Mill Race - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers History Marker / You are Here map at Thomas Kay Woolen Mill posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 5/17/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	The Methodist Parsonage - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Marker describing the history of the Methodist Parsonage posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 5/17/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Bridge Across Time - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Marker documenting the history of the Union Street railroad bridge posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 4/19/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Catholic Rectory - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This building sits at the corner of N 4th St and East C St in Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/19/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	History of Local Telephone Service - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers These plaques and window displays are located at the corner of Hwy 238 and N Oregon St in downtown Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/19/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	On The Rails - Salem to Gerlinger & Beyond - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Marker describing the history of the old rail line posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 4/19/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Against Flood & Fire - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers History marker documenting the nearby railroad trestle posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 4/19/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Rogue River Valley Railroad & Depot - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This historic plaque at the SW corner of West C St and N Oregon St designates this site as Jacksonville's former Rogue River Valley Railroad and Depot. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/17/2013 last visited: 4/18/2013
view gallery	First Gold Found at Rich Gulch - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This historic plaque and sign designates this site where the first gold was found here in 1851. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/11/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	History Right Here - Going for the Gold - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This historical marker resides within the Britt parking lot and next to Jackson Creek in Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/11/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	History Right Here - Horse Powers - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This historical marker resides at the NE corner of N Oregon St and West C St in Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/8/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Ruch Historical Marker - Ruch, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers This historical marker is located in the community of Ruch, Oregon, just off Hwy 238. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/7/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Methodist Episcopal Church Historical Marker - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This historical marker is monumented near the entrance to the St. Andrews Angelican Church at the corner of E D St and N 5th St in Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 4/5/2013 last visited: 4/18/2013
view gallery	Historic Waterways - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Historic marker at the corner of Church & Ferry in downtown Salem posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 3/28/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Buildings That Move - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Historical marker at the corner of Church & Center streets posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 3/28/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Step Toward History - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Historical marker in front of Salem Center posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 3/27/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Salem City Hall - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Monument to Salem's old city hall posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 3/27/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	'Warren Lodge No. 10' - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers These two marble historical markers are located on the NE corner of the former Jackson County Courthouse in Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 3/19/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	'The Britt House: Simple Frame to Cottage Gothic' - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This historical marker resides within Britt Gardens in Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 3/17/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	'China Quarter / Jacksonville, Oregon 1865' - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This area was known as the 'China Quarter' and housed Chinese immigrants in the 1800s in Jacksonville, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 3/17/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Our Riverfront - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Historical marker in Salem's Riverfront Park posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 3/17/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Which Way to History? - Salem, Oregon in Oregon Historical Markers Sign providing an overview of historic sites in downtown Salem posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 3/16/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	'City Hall' Historical Marker - Jacksonville, OR in Oregon Historical Markers The Old City Hall building is part of Jacksonville's Historical District and current home to the Jacksonville Municipal Court. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 3/15/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Schminck Memorial Museum Historical Markers - Lakeview, OR in Oregon Historical Markers These two historical markers are located at the front entrance to the Schminck Historical Museum in downtown Lakeview, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 3/14/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Lake County Historical Museum Historical Marker - Lakeview, OR in Oregon Historical Markers This historical marker is located at the front entrance to the Lake County Historical Museum in downtown Lakeview, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 3/14/2013 last visited: never

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