The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

U.S. Mint

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, August 2, 2011

1. U.S. Mint Marker

Inscription. In 1864, U.S. Congress appropriated money to build this fortress-like structure. The project failed, however, when the yield from the Canyon City gold diggings, which were intended to supply metal for coinage, gradually dwindled. Built of hand-hewn stone brought from nearby Mill Creek by wagon, the two-story building rose, but without a roof. In 1870 the State of Oregon received the property from the U.S. Government for educational or charitable use. Although the state later deeded the mint building to Wasco Independent Academy, the property was not used for education. A large concrete block addition was later constructed on the north side of the U.S. Mint building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 45° 35.918′ N, 121° 10.594′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. It is on East 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 E 2nd Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Cascade Range,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Fur Trade (approx. 0.2 miles away); I.O.O.F. (Odd Fellows) Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Corps of Discovery "Into the Narrows" (approx. ¼ mile away); Rock Fort Camp

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Decision at The Dalles (approx. ¼ mile away); Nickelsen Bookstore (approx. ¼ mile away); Civic Auditorium (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wingate & Williams Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Dalles.

Also see . . . The Dalles Mint (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Dalles Mint was to be a branch of the United States Mint in The Dalles in Oregon. Partially constructed in 1869, the planned two-story structure was never completed and the mint was never put into operation. Located in the downtown area of the city, the building was given to the state before it was sold to the public...

(Submitted on June 22, 2026.)

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, August 2, 2011

2. U.S. Mint

As of 2026, it's a brewery.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.