Jacob Conser House - Jefferson, OR
N 44° 43.067 W 123° 00.723
10T E 499045 N 4951600
This historic dwelling is in the town of Jefferson, Oregon, population about 2,400.
Waymark Code: WMB4AM
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2011
Views: 6
The sign reads:
"Jacob Conser House
Built 1854
First frame building in Jefferson, became hotel, then Town Libarary and Council Chambers
Jacob Conser (1818-1894)
Crossed plains 1848- Established Ferry, Built mills, Donated land for Jefferson Institute, Member of First Territorial Legislature. Townsite platted on Donation land Claims of Conser and James Bates."
Historic Topic: Pioneer
Group Responsible for placement: State of Oregon
Marker Type: City
Region: Willamette Valley
County: Marion
Web link to additional information: [Web Link]
State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed
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