Near Cave Junction in Josephine County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Oregon Caves National Monument
Upper plaque:
Set aside by
President Taft
July 12, 1909
Lower plaque:
National Park Service
Regulations require that all persons entering
caves be accompanied by an authorized guide.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Natural Features • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1979.
Location. 42° 5.892′ N, 123° 24.45′ W. Marker is near Cave Junction, Oregon, in Josephine County. Marker is on Caves Highway (Oregon Route 46). Marker is located on the road between the Chateau and the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cave Junction OR 97523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Briggs (approx. 10.7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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