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Historical Markers can be found in Eastern Oregon. |
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E7
- Marie Dorion, OR 237
Madam Dorion was a woman of courage and member of the Wilson
Price Hunt Expedition of 1811-12.
E8
- Cattle Drives, US 30
The old Oregon Cattle Trail along which up to 100,000 head
of cattle were driven to eastern buyers.
E9
- Baker, I-84
Baker
City is recognized for its place in the early transportation
system for gold discovery.
E10
- The Lone Tree of the Oregon Trail, OR 86
Tells the story of the tree that served as a landmark for
Indians, trappers and Oregon Trail emigrants.
E11
- Lure of Gold, OR 86
Gold mining drew emigrants from the east and west along the
Oregon Trail
E12
- Durkee, Old 30
Durkee was a favorite emigrant campground and later a relay
and stage station.
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of Canyon City |
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E13
- Farewell Bend, off I-84
Famous camping spot and the last sight of the Snake River
for the westbound emigrants.
E14
- Eldorado Ditch, US 26
Describes the history of the controversial ditch built from
1863 to 1878 to carry water for gold mining.
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