| Creator |
Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society |
| LoC No. |
66041687
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| Title |
Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley" is a historical account written in the early 21st century. This work explores various significant historical sites in Oregon's Willamette Valley, detailing their origins, historical figures associated with them, and their cultural importance. The text appears to focus on the early settlers and notable pioneers who shaped the region's history, providing a narrative that reveals the foundations upon which contemporary Oregon stands. The opening of this exploration introduces readers to several key historic sites in Oregon, emphasizing the significance of each one. It begins with a brief overview of Fort Yamhill and its importance in the military history of the region, highlighting the role of U.S. troops and prominent army officers stationed there. It continues to outline the contributions of various individuals and groups, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, who are involved in preserving these landmarks. This initial focus lays a foundation for the subsequent sections, which promise to detail a variety of other historic sites, including churches, homes, schools, and memorials that each tell a unique story of the early pioneers and their efforts to establish a community in the Willamette Valley. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
Historic sites -- Oregon
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60734 |
| Release Date |
Nov 19, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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