Durkee in Baker County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Durkee

Historic Oregon Trail

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

1. Durkee Marker

Inscription. This spot was famous in early days as Express Ranch an important relay station on the Umatilla-Boise Basin stage and freight route. It was also a favorite camping place for emigrants and teamsters.

Erected by Oregon Highway Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Beaver Boards, and the Oregon Trail series lists.

Location. 44° 34.89′ N, 117° 27.858′ W. Marker is in Durkee, Oregon, in Baker County. Marker is at the intersection of Old U.S. 30 and Oxman Ranch Road, on the left when traveling west on Old U.S. 30. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28677 Old US 30, Durkee OR 97905, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Weatherby Oregon Trail Kiosk (approx. 7.7 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is located in front of the Durkee Community Hall.

Also see . . . Oregon Travel Experience - Durkee. (Submitted on January 12, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

2. Durkee Marker

Oregon Trail, 1843 - 57 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

3. Oregon Trail, 1843 - 57

This marker is located near the Durkee Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.