Brownsville in Linn County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Stand By Me (1986)

Oregon Film Trail Stand By Me Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Janet Ridley, July 23, 2021

1. Oregon Film Trail Stand By Me Marker

Inscription.
Inspired by his own childhood experiences, author Stephen King wrote the novella, "The Body," in 1974. It was later turned into the coming-of-age movie, "Stand by Me," partially filmed here in Brownsville. Directed by Rob Reiner, the film starred Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell.

Did You Know?
The four young actors were fascinated by a mounted two-headed calf on display at the Brownsville meat lockers. During breaks from filming, they could usually be found spending time there.

Erected 2019 by Oregon Film Trail.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Film Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 44° 23.615′ N, 122° 59.025′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Oregon, in Linn County. It is on Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Park Avenue, Brownsville OR 97327, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Willamette

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Valley.

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,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fire Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Moyer House (about 400 feet away); Brownsville (approx. half a mile away).

Also see . . .
1. Brownsville (Oregon Film Trail). On the Stand By Me Oregon Film Trail markers -excerpt:

In May 2019 three more signs were placed in Brownsville to recognize the filming of Rob Reiner's film adaptation of Stephen King's novella "Stand By Me." Through a partnership with the Lane County History Museum, The City of Brownsville, The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and Lane County Parks, the signs were unveiled at the Museum, City Hall and Pioneer Park - the latter of which was the filming location of the infamous blueberry pie eating contest where more than 100 local residents took part as extras.
Photographed by Jane Ridley, July 23, 2021

2. Oregon Film Trail Stand By Me Marker
The City Hall sign also occupies a space just yards from the spot where Verne found a penny in the road at the end of the film - a cinematic event commemorated by a penny permanently embedded in the roadway.

(Submitted on June 16, 2026.)

2. Stand by Me (film) (Wikipedia). Overview:

Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Rob Reiner. Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella The Body, the film is set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, in 1959. Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell as four boys who set out on a journey to find the dead body of a missing boy. The film's title is derived from the 1961 song of the same name by Ben E. King, which plays during the film's closing credits.

(Submitted on June 16, 2026.)

3. Stand By Me | Then & Now 1980s Oregon | Filming Locations Brownsville Cottage Grove (Youtube, 6:15). (Submitted on June 16, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by Jane Ridley of Portland, Oregon. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Jane Ridley of Portland, Oregon. 2. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Jane Ridley of Portland, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.