Champoeg Provisional Government (Judson) - Pioneer Cemetery - Salem, Oregon - Oregon Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

These markers commemorating the founders of the Oregon Territory's provisional government at Champoeg in 1843 can be found scattered around the state. This one, on the grave marker for Lewis Hubbell Judson, is located in Salem's historic Pioneer Cemetery. The text of the marker reads:

TO HONOR ONE OF THOSE PATRIOTS WHO ON May 2, 1843 FOUNDED THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT AT CHAMPOEG, OREG.

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Historic Topic: Pioneer Group Responsible for placement: Daughters of the American Revolution Marker Type: City Region: Willamette Valley County: Marion State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed Web link to additional information: Not listed

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