Old Bend in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Klondike Kate

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, May 27, 2024

1. Klondike Kate Marker

Inscription. The petrified portions of Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) trees were donated to the city of Bend by “Klondike Kate” Rockwell (1876-1957). An avid rockhound, she discovered these petrified wood stumps on her homestead near Brothers, Oregon, and they were brought to this location by the Bend Fire Department in 1934. Kate achieved fame and fortune as a vaudeville dancer during the Klondike Gold Rush of the early 20th century. Dawn Redwood grew abundantly throughout the high desert of Central Oregon some 30 million years ago.

Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 44° 3.571′ N, 121° 19.081′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. It is in Old Bend. It can be reached from Northwest Riverside Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 924 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend OR 97703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s High Desert.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

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Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank T. Johns Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank T. Johns (within shouting distance of this marker); Horses and High Wheels (within shouting distance of this marker); Bend School Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Homesite (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clyde McKay Landmark (about 400 feet away); Founding of Bend (about 700 feet away); A.M. Drake Homesite (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, May 27, 2024

2. Klondike Kate Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.