The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Second Wasco County Courthouse

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

1. Second Wasco County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1881, this building is the second of three courthouses which may be seen in The Dalles today. It exhibits characteristics of the then-popular Italianate style of architecture. The courthouse contained county offices on the first floor, jail in the rear, and a large courtroom on the second floor. It was occupied by Wasco County until 1914 when the current courthouse was built at Fifth and Washington Streets. Subsequently, the building was used as a fraternal meeting hall by the Masonic Orders and as a funeral parlor. The original Wasco County Courthouse stands at 404 West Second Street.

Erected by City of The Dalles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 45° 36.117′ N, 121° 11.1′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. It is on Union Street near West 3rd Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Union Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Columbia River Gorge.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gates Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Umatilla House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Downtown The Dalles (about 300 feet away); The Dalles Garage (about 300 feet away); Lemke Building (about 300 feet away); Carlisle House (about 400 feet away); The Dalles City Hall 1908 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Dalles.

Second Wasco County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

2. Second Wasco County Courthouse and Marker

The maker is on the West 3rd Street side of the building, beneath the neon Masonic sign.

Second Wasco County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

3. Second Wasco County Courthouse

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

4. Second Wasco County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 31, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.