Near Milton-Freewater in Umatilla County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Marie Dorion Monument
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, June 20, 2026
1. Marie Dorion Monument Marker
Dedicated to Marie Dorion in memory of her heroic struggle over the Blue Mountains to save herself and her two sons the winter of 1813
(Reverse Plaque)
Marie and her two sons eventually reached the Walla Walla River in March 1814 and were rescued by friendly Indians.
(Side Plaque)
Honoring W.S. Caverhill, F. Ettling, R. Blackler, H. Ringhand and the City of Milton-Freewater who created this park in 1969.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 45° 54.387′ N, 118° 22.063′ W. Marker is near Milton-Freewater, Oregon, in Umatilla County. It can be reached from Couse Creek Road 0.2 miles south of Walla Walla River Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker overlooks Marie Dorian Park and is accessed from the Trail of the Pioneers staircase. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79393 Couse Creek Rd, Milton Freewater OR 97862, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Eastern Oregon. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Fremont Trail (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ezra Meeker Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fort Walla Walla (approx. 9.7 miles away in Washington); Grist Mill (approx. 10.3 miles away in Washington); Emigrant House (approx. 10.3 miles away in Washington); Alice Clarissa Whitman (approx. 10.3 miles away in Washington); The First House (approx. 10.3 miles away in Washington); Blacksmiths Shop (approx. 10.3 miles away in Washington). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton-Freewater.
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, June 20, 2026
2. Marie Dorion Monument
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, June 20, 2026
3. Marie Dorion Monument
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, June 20, 2026
4. Marie Dorion Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. This page has been viewed 98 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
