Centralia in Lewis County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Oregon Trail

1844

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling

1. Oregon Trail 1844 Marker

Inscription. Marked by the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution in the State of Washington 1916

Erected 1916 by Daughters of the American Revolution NSDAR and Sons of the American Revolution NSAR.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 46° 43.194′ N, 122° 59.01′ W. Marker is in Centralia, Washington, in Lewis County. It is on Pioneer Way. The marker is ln front of the historic Borst Home on the west side of Borst Park, Centralia, Lewis County, WA. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centralia WA 98531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Washington State.

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 Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western

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Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Borst House (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Oregon Trail (approx. 4.9 miles away); Claquato (approx. 5.4 miles away); Claquato Pioneer Fir (approx. 5.4 miles away); Claquato Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Old Oregon Trail (approx. 5.6 miles away); Great Northern Railway: Caboose Restoration (approx. 11.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centralia.

More about this marker. DAR and SAR insignias were missing for years from the upper corners of the plaque and then replaced in 2016.

Regarding Oregon Trail. In 1927 the marker was moved from the crossing of Skookumchuck Creek by the Pacific Highway. In May 1969 the marker was moved again, near the Borst Home and about 200 feet from where pioneers forded the Chehalis River. The park is operated by the City of Centralia. The DAR and SAR completed a restoration of this and all 11 markers in the series during 2016.

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The unveiling of the Oregon Trail 1844 Marker at Borst Park for its 2016 rededication. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling

2. The unveiling of the Oregon Trail 1844 Marker at Borst Park for its 2016 rededication.

Morning Olympian, October 12, 1916, Olympia, WA:
TRAIL POSTS AT GRAND MOUND AND CENTRALIA UNVEILED TODAY; SERVICES OF DEDICATION HAVE BEEN ARRANGED; OLYMPIA PEOPLE TO ATTEND

In attribution of the discovery of America, and the settling of the state of Washington the societies of the Sons and Daughters of the American revolution will dedicate the Oregon trail markers at Centralia and Grand Mound Prairie this afternoon. As there is no D.A.R. chapter at Centralia, Mrs. Keir, a member of the society living there, has arranged with the club women of the town, a committee appointed from among the members of the Woman’s club, the Commercial club and the Civic Improvement club to entertain the people who will attend the ceremonies. The Centralia services will be held at 2 o’clock.

The Washington Historical Quarterly 1917, Volume VIII:
On October 12, two markers were placed and occasion was also taken to celebrate Columbus Day at the same time. At 2 P.M. a marker was unveiled at the crossing of Skookum Chuck Creek by the Pacific Highway, near Centralia. The chairman was Orison J. C. Dutton, President of the State Society of the Sons of

OT 1844 Marker with the historic Borst House. Pictured prior to the marker's 2016 restoration. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, November 2, 2015

3. OT 1844 Marker with the historic Borst House. Pictured prior to the marker's 2016 restoration.

the American Revolution. The program was as follows: Invocation, Rev. Mr. Dores; singing, "America"; address, Mr. W. H. Cameron; "Pioneer Days," General Hazard Stevens; "Marking National Old Trails," Mrs. Henry McCleary; presentation of marker to state and city, Mrs. Edmund Bowden, unveiling, Miss Zeola Dickinson; acceptance for the state, Governor Ernest Lister; acceptance for Centralia, Mayor John Galvin; Flag Salute, school children; singing, "Star Spangled Banner."

Reference: WISAARD Property ID #26405; Morning Olympian, October 12, 1916; Washington Historical Quarterly 1917, Volume VIII

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Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.