Pendleton in Umatilla County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Byrd School

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

1. Byrd School Marker

Inscription. In 1879 Maria Byrd, a widow, donated the land for Umatilla County School District #21. The school was located 6.1 miles south of Pilot Rock, near the junction of West Birch Creek and the Yellow Jacket Road. Maria and her husband, Daniel Byrd, emigrated by ox-team to the Oregon country in 1852.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings.

Location. 45° 40.154′ N, 118° 47.196′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, Oregon, in Umatilla County. Marker is on Southwest Frazer Avenue near Southwest 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Southwest Frazer Avenue, Pendleton OR 97801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Pacific Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Pendleton Oregon Trail Kiosk (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowman Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ferguson Building (about 400 feet away); Matlock - Brownfield Bldg (about 400 feet away); Masonic Hall Building (about 400 feet away); The Empire Block (about 500 feet away); Triple Nickles (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pendleton.

More about this marker. Byrd School House is located next to the Union

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Byrd School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

2. Byrd School and Marker

Byrd School, back image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

3. Byrd School, back

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.