Salem in Marion County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Salem

Photographed by Ddtfamily, March 25, 2013

1. Salem Marker

Inscription.
Founded in 1840 by Methodist missionaries,
Became territorial capital in 1852,
An incorporated city in 1857,
Permanent capital of Oregon in 1864.
W. D. Pugh designed this city hall. Under construction in 1893.Marion County Centennial Marker
Engraved under the marker:
Cornerstone Plaque from old city hall located on this site 1893 - 1972

Erected by Marion County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 44° 56.503′ N, 123° 2.181′ W. Marker is in Salem, Oregon, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of High Street Northeast and Chemeketa Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south on High Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 295 High Street Northeast, Salem OR 97301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon Wine Country

and in the Willamette Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North

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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: Arthur Moore Building (within shouting distance of this marker); T.G. Bligh Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meyers Building (about 400 feet away); Grand Theater & Odd Fellows Lodge (about 400 feet away); Salem’s Theatrical History (about 400 feet away); Yeater Building (about 500 feet away); PGE Building (about 500 feet away); Public Amusement in Salem (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Salem Marker - Wide Area View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ddtfamily, March 25, 2013

2. Salem Marker - Wide Area View

Photographed by Ddtfamily, March 25, 2013

3. Salem Marker

Salem's City Hall 1896 - 1972 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ddtfamily, March 25, 2013

4. Salem's City Hall 1896 - 1972

Bernard M. Eubanks, 2nd printing No. 6, 1966

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2013, by Ddtfamily of Turner, Oregon. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 29, 2013, by Ddtfamily of Turner, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.