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5 Fun Facts About April 17 In Oregon History
1. In 1853, Isaac Stevens signed a treaty with the Native American tribes of the Willamette Valley, establishing the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation. Today, the reservation is home to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. 2. On April 17, 1924, a massive logjam on the Columbia River near Vancouver, WA...
5 Fun Facts About April 16 In Oregon History
1. On April 16, 1866, a group of 13 men formed the town of La Grande in Eastern Oregon. The town quickly grew into an important transportation hub for the region, with a railroad connecting it to the rest of the state and beyond. 2. In 1960, on April 16th,...
5 Fun Facts About April 15 In Oregon History
1. Oregon became a state on April 15, 1859 - In 1859, Oregon officially became the 33rd state in the United States. 2. The first major league baseball game in Oregon was played on April 15, 1975 - The Portland Mavericks baseball team played their first game in the Pacific...
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In Oregon History
1. On April 14, 1908, the Oregon Trail Memorial Association was formed in Portland, Oregon. The association was dedicated to preserving the history of the Oregon Trail and creating memorials to those who traveled the trail. 2. On April 14, 1939, the first section of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival was...
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In Oregon History
1. In 1846, the United States Congress officially declared the Oregon Territory, which included present-day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. 2. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was established in Oregon as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program to provide employment for...
5 Fun Facts About April 12 In Oregon History
1. Oregon Became a Territory on April 12, 1848 On April 12, 1848, President James K. Polk signed the bill creating the Oregon Territory, which included present-day Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. 2. The First Public Library in Oregon Opened on April 12, 1864 On April...