Oakland in Douglas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Historic Oakland

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016

1. Historic Oakland Marker

Inscription. Established in 1851 by Dr. Dorsey S. Baker. The town moved to the present site in 1872 when the O&C Railroad reached this point. Alonzo F. Brown founded the new town. Fires destroyed the wooden buildings. The existing brick buildings were built in the 1890's. The economy then and now is mainly agricultural.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 43° 25.302′ N, 123° 17.965′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Oregon, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street and Locust Street, on the left when traveling north on 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakland OR 97462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Applegate Trail - Oakland (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Wheel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Cabin in Douglas County (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Cow Creeks (approx. 3.9 miles away); Medal of Honor Recipients Moon Tree (approx. 14 miles away); Pinot Noir (approx. 14½ miles away).

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Historic Oakland Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016

2. Historic Oakland Marker - Wide View

Oakland - Looking East Up Locust Street from the Marker Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016

3. Oakland - Looking East Up Locust Street from the Marker Site

Oakland - E.C. Young Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016

4. Oakland - E.C. Young Building

Oakland - Page & Dimmick Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016

5. Oakland - Page & Dimmick Building

Oakland - Stearns Hardware image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016

6. Oakland - Stearns Hardware

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 2, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.