Lake Oswego in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
The Durham Mill
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2018
1. The Durham Mill Marker
On this site Oswego's first industry, a saw mill, was established in 1850 by Albert Alonzo Durham on this portion of his 637 acre Donation Land Grant which included "Old Town" and much of East Oswego. He advertised his new mill in the Oregonian's first edition of December 6, 1850, stating that "Oswego is 7 miles upstream from Portland." Durham built a wooden dam whose water turned a 36 foot diameter water wheel to power the mill.
Albert Alonzo Durham, a native of Oswego, New York, left Springfield, Illinois, in 1847 traveling the Oregon Trail with his wife, Miranda White and young son, George. First settling in Oregon City he founded Oswego in 1849. In 1865 he sold this mill and the remainder of his land grant to John Corse Trullinger, who resumed business as the Oswego Milling Company, and replatted "Old Town" in 1867.
Erected 1992 by Oswego Heritage Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 1850.
Location. 45° 24.624′ N, 122°
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2018
2. The Durham Mill Marker - Wide View
The marker is mounted to the bridge, right where the railing starts.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lakewood School - 1928 (approx. ¼ mile away); Iron Company Worker's Cottage (approx. ¼ mile away); George Rogers House - 1929 (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Town (approx. 0.3 miles away); Green Street (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lower Oswego Creek Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Oswego Landing (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First People (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Oswego.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
