Oregon City in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
John Myers Building
Circa 1864
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, 2011
1. John Myers Building Marker
The oldest brick commercial building remaining in downtown Oregon City early tenants were
J Myers & Co "Cheap Cash Store" (1865-1888)
Clackamas County Courthouse (1865-1885)
Oregon City Enterprise (1880-1919)
the Bank of Oregon City (1881-1931)
John Myers was a soldier, a miner, a merchant, owner of the O.C. Enterprise, a banker, Clackamas County Sheriff, a State Senator, and a US Marshall. (1830 - Deceased 1912, Portland).
Erected by Historic Downtown Oregon City Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 45° 21.452′ N, 122° 36.552′ W. Marker is in Oregon City, Oregon, in Clackamas County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 Main Street, Oregon City OR 97045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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, 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: Joseph L. Meek (within shouting distance of this marker); OK Barber Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCald Building (about 400 feet away); McLoughlin Promenade (about 400 feet away); Oregon City Municipal Passenger Elevator (1954)
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Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, 2011
2. John Myers Building Marker
The marker is on the 4th blue column from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
