Jordan Valley in Malheur County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Skinner's Toll Road

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2017

1. Skinner's Toll Road Marker

Inscription. extended from mouth of Jordan Creek to Silver City. Franchised in 1866 the road ran to the east from here. Part of U.S. 95 west of Jordan Valley lies on old road-bed.

Erected by Malheur County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 42° 58.395′ N, 117° 2.954′ W. Marker is in Jordan Valley, Oregon, in Malheur County. It is on Yturri Boulevard near Somerville Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 Yturri Boulevard, Jordan Valley OR 97910, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Oregon.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Making Jordan Valley Home (approx. 0.2 miles away).

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entry (Submitted on July 17, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2017

2. Skinner's Toll Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.