Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley

Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette ValleyThis building was a military blockhouse built at the Grand Ronde Indian Agency...
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Author: Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society
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Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley

Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley

€6,34

Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley

€6,34
Author: Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society
Format: eBook
Language: English

Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley

This building was a military blockhouse built at the Grand Ronde Indian Agency by Willamette Valley settlers in 1856. U. S. Troops were sent to the station the same year and it was named Fort Yamhill. Among the famous Army officers stationed at this fort were Phil Sheridan, Joseph Wheeler, A. J. Smith, D. A. Russell, and W. B. Hazen. By permission of the U. S. Government, Fort Yamhill was moved from Grand Ronde Agency to Dayton in 1911, through efforts of John G. Lewis, a patriotic citizen. The structure was rebuilt on this spot as a memorial to General Joel Palmer, a pioneer of Oregon, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, founder of Dayton, and donor of this park. Oregons first sheriff and marshal, Colonel Joseph LaFayette Meek, should be remembered, not so much as a witty adventurer, a part much overplayed by writers, but as one of the very most importantat times the most importantpolitical leaders in this northwest society. True, distance and lack of formal education limited his contribution, especially to national developments. The fact that his mother was a member of the important Walker family, that his uncle Joseph married Jane Buchanan and that his cousin Sarah Childress married James K. Polk might otherwise have opened doors leading to distinction for a man of great natural ability and winning personality. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 60734
Author: Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society
Release Date: Nov 19, 2019
Format: eBook
Language: English

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