Oregon History

See Also:
Oregon Trail
Wasco County
Oregon Cities & Counties
Native Americans
Northwest Explorers

Mountain Men & Fur Trappers

Oregon Tourism

  • Governer of Oregon - Visit the Governer's Webpage
  • Oregon's Branches of Government - Look at the three branches of government in Oregon.
  • Blue Book - Informational Website for Students.
  • Oregon Records Archive- Pages include the following: "Echoes of Oregon", an educational resource featuring documents from the Oregon Territorial Period; "Fighters on the Farm Front", An online exhibit covering the World War II period in Oregon by the Oregon State University Archives and the Oregon State Archives Prohibition in Oregon; and from the highlights page - Columbia River Highway, Whitman Massacre Trial, Oregon Constitution and more.
  • A Place Called Oregon Attractive site with Oregon history, old postcards, photographs, and genealogy sites.
  • Oregon Historical Society They have many maps and documents online. Go to the Collections to find more. This month's online exhibit (February, 1999) is a collection of historic photos called DAGUERREOTYPES TO DIGITAL.
  • The Oregon Treaty of 1846 This treaty between the U.S. and Great Britain established the U.S. rights to the Oregon Territory below the 49th parallel.
  • Chronological History of Oregon from the Oregon Blue Book.
  • Notable Oregonians descriptions and images of significant contributors to Oregon history.
  • Marcus & Narcissa Whitman The text of the Letters and Journals of Narcissa Whitman during her journey and the time at the mission before the massacre,1836 - 1847 are included on this section about Marcus Whitman, the missionary.
  • Interesting Oregon Place Names includes a timeline and origins of some Oregon Place names.
  • The Oregon Story Information from OPB on Fishing, Ranching, and Logging in Oregon. Includes teacher resources.
  • Oregon Constitution from the Oregon Blue Book.
  • Oregon Governors some photos and short biographies of Oregon's Governors.
  • Oregon Historical Gazette has monthly Oregon History Articles
  • Oregon Historic Trees tells about several trees around the state with historical significance.
  • The WPA Life Histories in Oregon Personal histories of life in Oregon collected by the WPA for the Library of Congress.
  • Oregon Railroads Museums and attractions dedicated to railroads around Oregon.
  • Spokane Portland & Seattle Railroad Preservation group. Has some history of this historic railroad.

History from Around the State

Oregon Cities & Counties

 

 


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