Klamath Falls in Klamath County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

The River Link

Link River Connecting the Past With the Present

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, May 31, 2015

1. The River Link Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The town of Linkville was founded along the lower end of the Link River on March 12, 1867, by pioneer settler George Nurse. By July of 1869, this pioneer used timber to construct the first bridge linking one side of the river to the other. A steel bridge replaced the original bridge in 1885. Then on Feb. 6, 1893, "Linkville" was officially changed to "Klamath Falls" just 26 years after its establishment. Later bridge, built in the same spot, were built in 1915 and 1931. Today, the trail along the west side provides opportunity for bird watching, fishing, bicycling and strolling outdoors.

Erected by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, City of Klamath Falls, Partners For Fish & Wildlife.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 12, 1867.

Location. 42° 14.335′ N, 121° 48.429′ W. Marker is in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in Klamath County. Marker is on Link River Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Klamath Falls OR 97601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. The Legacy Link (within shouting distance of this marker); Eulalona (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Klamath Lake (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oregon History - Upper Klamath Lake (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Nurse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Whitlock House (approx. 1½ miles away); Marion Apartments (approx. 1½ miles away); Pioneer Furtrader (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Klamath Falls.

More about this marker. Marker is one of two interpretive displays located within Putnam's Point, a small park

Regarding The River Link. The Link River bridge built in 1931 was demolished in 2013 and replaced with a new bridge.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, May 31, 2015

2. The River Link Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.