Near Corbett in Multnomah County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Simon Benson

1851 to 1942

— Lumberman and Philanthropist —

Simon Benson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Phyllis Prats, May 30, 2015

1. Simon Benson Marker

Inscription. Originator of ocean going log rafts. Sponsor of the Columbia River Highway. Benefactor of Benson Polytechnic School. Donor of the Benson Tract containing Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena Falls and Benson State Park.

Patern and casting by Benson High School.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 45° 34.656′ N, 122° 7.023′ W. Marker is near Corbett, Oregon, in Multnomah County. It is on Historic Columbia River Highway 3.3 miles east of Bridal Veil, on the right when traveling east. It is at Multnomah Falls Lodge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corbett OR 97019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the

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Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Welcome to Multnomah Falls (here, next to this marker); Discover Wahkeena Falls (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oneonta Gorge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oneonta Tunnel (approx. 2.2 miles away); Beacon Rock (approx. 5.9 miles away in Washington); Warrendale (approx. 6 miles away); Lewis and Clark Expedition (approx. 6.1 miles away); Rooster Rock State Park (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corbett.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for Simon Benson. “Benson is well remembered for his philanthropy. He has been quoted as having said: ‘"No one has the right to die and not leave something to the public and for the public good.’ Benson purchased a 400-acre tract of land in the Columbia River Gorge, which included Wahkeena Falls and Multnomah Falls, and deeded it to the City of Portland for a public park. Subsequently, the land was divided to become the Wahkeena Falls Recreation Area, Benson State Park,

Photographed by Phyllis Prats, May 30, 2015

2. Simon Benson Marker

and Multnomah Falls Recreation Area. Benson also paid for the masonry footbridge across Wahkeena Falls and the reinforced concrete arch pedestrian bridge over the lower Multnomah Falls.” (Submitted on December 2, 2015.)

Simon Benson (1852–1942) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015

3. Simon Benson (1852–1942)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.