Metolius in Jefferson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Metolius Depot
End of the Line
Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, June 21, 2015
1. Metolius Depot Marker
The race between the Oregon Trunk R.R. and Union Pacific R.R. up the Deschutes R. ended at Metolius Feb. 15, 1911. The Oregon Trunk won. This depot was the end of the line, serving all of Central Oregon.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1911.
Location. 44° 35.24′ N, 121° 10.72′ W. Marker is in Metolius, Oregon, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Ave and SW 6th St, on the right when traveling south on Washington Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madras OR 97741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jefferson County War Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); The Old Jefferson County Jail (approx. 4.1 miles away); Veteran War Memorial Plaza (approx. 5˝ miles away); Colonel Rex T. Barber Memorial (approx. 13˝ miles away); A Bridge for the New Millenium (approx. 13˝ miles away); Oregon Scenic Highways
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Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, June 21, 2015
2. Metolius Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
