Salem in Marion County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Willamette University College of Medicine
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2015
1. Willamette University College of Medicine Marker
In 1867, Willamette University founded the first medical school in the Pacific Northwest – the third such college west of St. Louis. This college was maintained in Salem from 1867 until 1913 except for the period 1878 to 1895 during which it was operated in Portland. The medical school building which was erected at the northwest corner of the campus in 1905 served the school until 1913 when the college was merged with The University of Oregon School of Medicine in Portland. This plaque is provided by graduates of Willamette University in the medical profession to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the pioneer school and to honor the service of the doctors here educated.
Erected 1967 by Graduates of Willamette University in the Medical Profession.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 44° 56.254′ N, 123° 1.795′ W. Marker is in Salem, Oregon, in Marion County. Marker is on State Street east of Winter Street SE, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located across the street from the Oregon State
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Giant Sequoia (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John McLoughlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Column Segments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Jason Lee (about 300 feet away); The Circuit Rider / Robert Booth Memorial (about 400 feet away); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 600 feet away); Marking an Old Trail (about 600 feet away); T.G. Bligh Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
More about this marker. Marker is a metal tablet with bas-relief sculpture of a pioneer saddlebag doctor, mounted on a tall brick pedestal near the sidewalk
Also see . . .
1. OHSU School of Medicine History.
The OHSU School of Medicine has roots dating back to the late 19th century and is one of the oldest western medical schools. In 2012, the OHSU School of Medicine celebrated the 125th anniversary of its founding. (Submitted on February 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Willamette University College of Medicine. In 1867, the College of Medicine was officially
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2015
2. Willamette University College of Medicine Marker (tall view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2015
3. View of Eaton Hall from marker
May 1, 1912
4. Willamette University and Athletic Fields, Salem, Ore.
This view is looking northeast, with University (now Waller) Hall (left), Eaton Hall (right), and the old Capitol dome visible in the background. University Hall housed the Medical School from 1867 to 1880.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on February 5, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
