Klamath Falls in Klamath County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Pioneer Furtrader

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, April 29, 2012

1. Pioneer Furtrader Marker

Inscription. Martin R. Frain born December 17, 1832 in New York, came west in 1850, arrived in Oregon Territory April 30, 1857 crossed Link river and camped under a ledge nearby. Established the first Trading Post at the present area of Payne Alley and Main streets. He died March 21, 1927 in Klamath county.

Erected 1963 by Klamath Chapter Oregon State Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1927.

Location. 42° 13.162′ N, 121° 47.447′ W. Marker is in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in Klamath County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Main Street, Klamath Falls OR 97601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Nurse (In Memory of) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Klamath Basin History (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Locomotive 2579 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Klamath Falls City Hall (approx. half a mile

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away); Klamath Falls City Library (approx. half a mile away); Whitlock House (approx. half a mile away); Marion Apartments (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Klamath Falls.

More about this marker. The Pioneer Furtrader Historical Marker was commemorated on October 12, 1963 by the Klamath Chapter Oregon State Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. The marker is hidden almost completely out of sight by surrounding trees and bushes, but can still be seen from the street if you're walking by.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, April 29, 2012

2. Pioneer Furtrader Marker

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen

3. Pioneer Furtrader Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2016, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2016, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.