Parsonage of the Methodist Mission - Salem, Oregon - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This rectangular wood frame structure was built in 1841 and along with the adjacent Jason Lee house, pre-dates the establishment of the American Provisional Government in 1843 and us among the oldest wooden buildings that remain in the Pacific Northwest.

The building is connected with the Methodist-founded Indian Manual Labor Training School, forerunner to nearby Willamette University. It was used as a parsonage by the school's director, Rev. Gustave Hines, and also served as a temporary classroom.

The house originally stood at approximately the location of the water tower for the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill but according to the 1974 historic nomination form was moved "some time ago."

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Street address: 1313 Mill Street SE Salem, OR USA 97301 County / Borough / Parish: Marion Year listed: 1974 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Education; Exploration/Settlement; Religion Periods of significance: 1825-1849 Historic function: Single dwelling; Educational related housing Current function: Museum Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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