Dayton in Yamhill County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Pioneer Park and Blockhouse

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2017

1. Pioneer Park and Blockhouse Marker

Inscription. This Pioneer Park and Blockhouse honors General Joel Palmer, Superintendant of Indian Affairs for the Oregon Territory from 1853 to 1857. Appointed by President Franklin Pierce. Frontiersman, author, legislator and friend of the Indian. His journal, "Travels Over the Rocky Mountains", published in 1847, was used as a guide by the immigrants to Oregon. This pioneer leader dedicated this publication to "the pioneers of the West and their descendants, the bone and muscle of the community, who improve and enrich the county in peace and protect and defend it in war." In his words, this memorial is presented to the Town of Dayton by Omar C. Palmer and dedicated by Thomas McCall, Governor of Oregon, this 25th day of July 1971.

Erected 1971 by Omar C. Palmer.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #14 Franklin Pierce series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1971.

Location. 45° 13.266′ N, 123° 4.579′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Oregon, in Yamhill County. Marker can be reached from SouthEast Dayton-Salem Highway (aka 3rd Street) (Oregon Route

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221) near Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 3rd Street, Dayton OR 97114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Courthouse Square Park (a few steps from this marker); Yamhill Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); Hoover - Minthorn House (approx. 7½ miles away); Champoeg (approx. 8.7 miles away); Madame Marie Dorion (approx. 9.4 miles away); a different marker also named Madame Marie Dorion (approx. 9.4 miles away); North Howell (Laurance) (approx. 16.4 miles away).

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2017

2. Pioneer Park and Blockhouse Marker

Yamhill Blockhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2017

3. Yamhill Blockhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.