Aurora, Oregon History Board - Oregon Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The sign reads:
Oregon History
Aurora
Dr. Wilhelm Keil founded here a Christian co-operative colony after his colony at Bethel, Missouri. Musicians of the settlement made it widely famous. After Dr. Keil's death in 1877 the communal enterprise was dissolved.

Historic Topic: Pioneer Group Responsible for placement: State of Oregon Marker Type: Roadside Region: Willamette Valley County: Clackamas State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": [Web Link] Web link to additional information: [Web Link]

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