Metolius Depot
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 44° 35.232 W 121° 10.728
10T E 644565 N 4938708
History marker for the Metolius Depot.
Waymark Code: WM183Z
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 9

This sign is located along the street side of the Metolius Depot.

Marker Name: Metolius Depot
Marker Text: End of the Line
The race between the Oregon Trunk R.R. and Union Pacific R.R. up the Deschutes R. ended at Metolius Feb. 15, 1911. The Oregon Trunk won. This depot was the end of the line, serving all of Central Oregon.
Est. 1911

Historic Topic: Modern Age 1900 to date

Group Responsible for placement: Historical Society

Marker Type: City

Region: Central Oregon

County: Jefferson

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

Web link to additional information: Not listed

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