Near La Grande in Union County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

"Wagons East " 1975-1976

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

1. "Wagons East " 1975-1976 Marker

Inscription. The Bicentennial wagon train passed here July 1975 on their 3,000 mile trek to retrace the pioneer wagon trails that settled the West. In Commemoration of the Nation's 200th birthday, the wagon train started at the U.S. Canadian Peace Arch, Blaine, Washington on June 9, 1975. Wagons from every state will join the train enroute for a final encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, for a Bicentennial celebration July 4, 1976.

Erected by Forest Service , U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1975.

Location. 45° 20.512′ N, 118° 14.079′ W. Marker is near La Grande, Oregon, in Union County. Marker can be reached from Hilgard Highway (Oregon Route 244) near Interstate 84, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58380 Hilgard Hwy, La Grande OR 97850, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hilgard Junction Oregon Trail Kiosk (here, next to this marker); Highway US30 and Perry, Oregon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Conde B. McCullough and Upper Perry Arch Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away); A Beautiful Rough Road (approx. 5½ miles away); A Native American Trail

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(approx. 5½ miles away); Parade of Survivors (approx. 5.6 miles away); On This Ridge... (approx. 5.6 miles away); Wagon Wheels to Automobiles (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grande.

More about this marker. This marker is located in Hilgard Junction State Park.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

2. "Wagons East " 1975-1976 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.