Old Oregon trail marker

Title
Old Oregon trail marker
LC Subject
Historical markers
Description
"This marks the crossing of the Old Oregon Trail used by pioneers and settlers of the Oregon Territory." "This marker in honor of W. W. Weatherford, 1844-1926 who followed this route across the plains at the age of 17 driving oxen and walking barefoot. He later settled on Shuttler Flat, five miles south of this marker and was the first to engage in wheat farming in Gilliam County. Erected by M. Weatherford."
Work Type
photographic prints photographs
Location
Gilliam County >> Oregon >> United States
Identifier
HC0411
Rights
In Copyright
Rights Holder
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Local Collection Name
Harriet's Photograph Collection, 1868-1996 (P HC)
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Set
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Institution
Oregon State University
Oregon State University Libraries University of Oregon Libraries