Dayton in Yamhill County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Pioneer Park and Blockhouse

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2017

1. Pioneer Park and Blockhouse Marker

Inscription. This Pioneer Park and Blockhouse honors General Joel Palmer, Superintendant of Indian Affairs for the Oregon Territory from 1853 to 1857. Appointed by President Franklin Pierce. Frontiersman, author, legislator and friend of the Indian. His journal, "Travels Over the Rocky Mountains", published in 1847, was used as a guide by the immigrants to Oregon. This pioneer leader dedicated this publication to "the pioneers of the West and their descendants, the bone and muscle of the community, who improve and enrich the county in peace and protect and defend it in war." In his words, this memorial is presented to the Town of Dayton by Omar C. Palmer and dedicated by Thomas McCall, Governor of Oregon, this 25th day of July 1971.

Erected 1971 by Omar C. Palmer.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #14 Franklin Pierce series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1971.

Location. 45° 13.266′ N, 123° 4.579′ W.

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Marker is in Dayton, Oregon, in Yamhill County. It can be reached from SouthEast Dayton-Salem Highway (aka 3rd Street) (Oregon Route 221) near Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 3rd Street, Dayton OR 97114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon Wine Country,

in the Willamette Valley,

and in Greater Portland Area.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Courthouse Square Park (a few steps from this marker); Yamhill Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul Roman Catholic Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Most Reverend F. N. Blanchet (approx. 5 miles away); Hoover - Minthorn House (approx. 7½ miles away); Champoeg (approx. 8.7 miles away); The Wheatland Ferry (approx. 9 miles away); Madame Marie Dorion (approx.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2017

2. Pioneer Park and Blockhouse Marker

9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Willamette Post (was approx. 7.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Yamhill Blockhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2017

3. Yamhill Blockhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.