Pleasant Hill in Lane County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Bristow Monument

Oregon History

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 23, 2016

1. Bristow Monument Marker

Inscription. Elijah Bristow, a veteran of Andrew Jackson's army, erected his cabin here on Pleasant Hill in 1846, earliest year of settlement in Lane County. He and his wife Susannah then led in establishing the county's first church and first school. This replica of their fireplace is from the original stones.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Oregon Beaver Boards series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 43° 58.053′ N, 122° 56.033′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Hill, Oregon, in Lane County. Marker is on Oregon Route 58 south of Edenvale Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasant Hill OR 97455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elijah Bristow (here, next to this marker); Wiley Griffon (approx. 8.3 miles away); Ellis F. Lawrence (approx. 8.3 miles away); Petrified Wood (approx. 8½ miles away); Granite Glacial Erratic (approx. 8½ miles away); Touring the Past (approx. 8.7 miles away); Lowell Covered Bridge (approx. 8.7 miles away); Building a Bridge (approx. 8.7 miles away).

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Elijah Bristow (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 29, 2016.)

Bristow Monument and Markers - Wide View... image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 23, 2016

2. Bristow Monument and Markers - Wide View...

showing the monument, the Elijah Bristol marker, and the Bristol Monument marker.

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 23, 2016

3. The Bristow Monument

The inscription above the hearth reads, "In memory of Elijah Bristow, from stones used by him in 1846".

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,395 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.