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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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An historical marker about Beacon Rock, a prominent geographic feature named by Lewis and Clark in 1805, is located in the overflow parking area for the Bonneville Fish Hatchery.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/02/2010

last visited: 01/01/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersPetrified Wood - Cascade Locks, OR

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A historical marker along with a display of petrified wood is located at the entrance to the Bonneville Fish Hatchery in Cascade Locks, Oregon, USA.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist

location: Oregon

date approved: 09/28/2010

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersOregon History, Broughton's Expedition

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Lt. William Robert Broughton, Commander of the H.M.S. Chatham, explored the navigable waters of the Columbia River. This point marks the farthest inland reached by Broughton who camped overnight on an island within sight of this point in 1792.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red

location: Oregon

date approved: 04/05/2007

last visited: 04/17/2020

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Oregon Historical MarkersMitchell Point

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A historical marker about the Mitchel Point tunnel is located at a pull-off on Interstate 84 in Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/04/2010

last visited: 07/24/2015

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Oregon Historical MarkersHistoric Oregon Trail - Sandy River Bridge

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Historical marker giving brief history of the Sandy River.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/23/2009

last visited: 04/26/2015

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Oregon historical marker giving a brief history of the town of Troutdale.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/23/2009

last visited: 02/04/2023

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe Henderson - Gone by Not Forgotten - Hood River, Oregon

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Historical marker giving a brief history of a Columbia River steamer.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Oregon

date approved: 04/26/2009

last visited: 06/30/2006

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Oregon Historical MarkersA School With Roots

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An Oregon historical marker just outside the historical museums entrance in Hood River. "This bell was made by American Bell Foundry and was donated to the Hood River County Historical Museum in 1980 my descendants of the Crapper Family."

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Oregon

date approved: 01/16/2007

last visited: 03/08/2009

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Oregon Historical MarkersLaurel Hill

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Historic Oregon Trail marker on U.S. Hwy. 26 near Mt. Hood.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/17/2008

last visited: 11/10/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersSummit Prairie, Barlow Trail, Oregon

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This plaque provided the history of this meadow, high up on Mt Hood, which was used by the Oregon Trail pioneers.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/11/2009

last visited: 05/15/2013

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Oregon Historical MarkersTribute to a Barlow Road Traveler

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This Oregon Trail marker, marks a grave on the Barlow Road.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/17/2008

last visited: 01/01/2014

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This is one of 13 historical markers in a special kiosk, devoted to the history of the Oregon Trail, and located at the Memaloose Park Rest Area on the south side of Interstate Highway 84 about 3.1 miles east of Mosier, Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/05/2013

last visited: 06/25/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersIndians and Emigrants

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This is one of 13 historical markers in a special kiosk, devoted to the history of the Oregon Trail, and located at the Memaloose Park Rest Area on the south side of Interstate Highway 84 about 3.1 miles east of Mosier, Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/05/2013

last visited: 06/25/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersLand Not for Sale

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This is one of 13 historical markers in a special kiosk, devoted to the history of the Oregon Trail, and located at the Memaloose Park Rest Area on the south side of Interstate Highway 84 about 3.1 miles east of Mosier, Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/05/2013

last visited: 06/25/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersPathway to the "Garden of the World"

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This is one of 13 historical markers in a special kiosk, devoted to the history of the Oregon Trail, and located at the Memaloose Park Rest Area on the south side of Interstate Highway 84 about 3.1 miles east of Mosier, Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/03/2013

last visited: 06/25/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe Literary Oregon Trail

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This is one of 13 historical markers in a special kiosk, devoted to the history of the Oregon Trail, and located at the Memaloose Park Rest Area on the south side of Interstate Highway 84 about 3.1 miles east of Mosier, Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/05/2013

last visited: 06/25/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersThe Many Oregon Trails

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This is one of 13 historical markers in a special kiosk, devoted to the history of the Oregon Trail, and located at the Memaloose Park Rest Area on the south side of Interstate Highway 84 about 3.1 miles east of Mosier, Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz

location: Oregon

date approved: 02/05/2013

last visited: 06/25/2014

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Oregon Historical MarkersWillamette National Cemetery Medal of Honor Citation: Stanley T. Adams - Portland, Oregon

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Plaque describing the history of events leading to Stanley T. Adams's Medal of Honor

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/02/2014

last visited: 10/03/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersWillamette National Cemetery Medal of Honor Citation: Loren R. Kaufman - Portland, Oregon

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Plaque describing the history of events leading to Loren R. Kaufman's Medal of Honor

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/02/2014

last visited: 10/03/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersWillamette National Cemetery Medal of Honor Citation: Arnold L. Bjorklund - Portland, Oregon

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Plaque describing the history of events leading to Arnold L. Bjorklund's Medal of Honor

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 06/24/2014

last visited: 10/03/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersWillamette National Cemetery Medal of Honor Citation: Larry G. Dahl - Portland, Oregon

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Plaque describing the history of events leading to Larry G. Dahl's Medal of Honor

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/02/2014

last visited: 10/03/2019

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Oregon Historical MarkersOriginal Geocache Tribute Plaque

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Perhaps little known to the general public, this plaque commemorates a significant point in history for all geocachers worldwide - the site of the original cache that spawned an international hobby.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/28/2011

last visited: 04/17/2023

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Oregon Historical MarkersSite of Stark Street Ferry - Portland, OR

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A sign along the Williamette River.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1

location: Oregon

date approved: 07/30/2022

last visited: never

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Oregon Historical MarkersMills End Park - Portland, OR

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A sign about Mills End Park.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1

location: California

date approved: 08/10/2022

last visited: 10/13/2022

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Oregon Historical MarkersPortlandia - Portland, OR

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A marker about Portlandia, a statue on the Portland Building.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ODragon

location: Oregon

date approved: 04/24/2009

last visited: 10/13/2022

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