Eugene Skinner Settled Here
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N 44° 03.643 W 123° 05.847
10T E 492195 N 4878621
Plaque commemorating the founder of Eugene Oregon and the replica cabin on display here.
Waymark Code: WM9DM
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 48

Marker Text:
Eugene Skinner settled here in 1846. This cabin is a replica of his first home. Built at Oakridge Oregon by Lawrence Hills, Bud Pickens and Jim White for Lane County Historical Society.

Plaque Donated By Oregon Lewis & Clark Chapter, DAR Sept. 1970

Historic Topic: Pioneer

Group Responsible for placement: Daughters of the American Revolution

Marker Type: City

Region: Willamette Valley

County: Lane

Web link to additional information: [Web Link]

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

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