Near Keno in Klamath County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Applegate Trail
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 21, 2015
1. Applegate Trail Marker
Inscription.
Applegate Trail. . The first emigrant train over the "Southern Route," including more than fifty wagons under the leadership of Captain Levi Scott and David Goff, left the Oregon Trail at Fall Creek or Raft River, on the Snake River, August 10, 1846. The Klamath River was crossed eight miles up stream from this sign on October 4, 1846. This trail, roughly 680 miles, took fifty-six day of travel. Captain Scott, leading the second emigrant train, found a new Klamath River crossing one-half mile north of this sign Oct. 11, 1847. This remained the chief ford of the area until Brown's Ferry was established here in 1866.
The first emigrant train over the "Southern Route," including more than fifty wagons under the leadership of Captain Levi Scott and David Goff, left the Oregon Trail at Fall Creek or Raft River, on the Snake River, August 10, 1846. The Klamath River was crossed eight miles up stream from this sign on October 4, 1846. This trail, roughly 680 miles, took fifty-six day of travel. Captain Scott, leading the second emigrant train, found a new Klamath River crossing one-half mile north of this sign Oct. 11, 1847. This remained the chief ford of the area until Brown's Ferry was established here in 1866.
Location. 42° 8.19′ N, 122° 1.734′ W. Marker is near Keno, Oregon, in Klamath County. Marker is at the intersection of Green Springs Highway (Oregon Route 66 at milepost 44) and Toby Grade Road, on the right when traveling west on Green Springs Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keno OR 97627, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Klamath River Crossing (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
