Eugene Skinner Monument
Posted by: 
TheBeanTeam
N 44° 03.497 W 123° 05.836
10T E 492209 N 4878350
Monument marking the approximate location of Eugene Skinners cabin. First settler in what is now known as Eugene Oregon.
Waymark Code: WM93K
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2006
Views: 120
This historic marker sits just to the west of the
Skinner's Butte Columns. Skinner's Butte itself has some interesting history which is chronicled in a nearby Waymark called
Willamette St. Overlook, Skinners Butte Cross.
Marker Text:
Top Plaque:
This marker placed in honor of
Eugene Skinner
Early settler of this region for whom
The City of Eugene and Skinner Butte is named.
According to tradition, Skinner built the
Areas first cabin near this site, ca 1846
Marker placed by
Oregon Lewis and Clark Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
2001
Bottom Plaque:
Skinner Monument
Designed and built
By the Rotary Club
Of Eugene, May 1999
Visit Instructions:
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.