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Historical Markers in John Day, Oregon
Canyon City is the county seat for Grant County
John Day is in Grant County
Grant County (30) ►
ADJACENT TO GRANT COUNTY
Baker County (64) ►
Crook County (3) ►
Harney County (2) ►
Malheur County (25) ►
Morrow County (3) ►
Umatilla County (69) ►
Union County (14) ►
Wheeler County (10) ►
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ADJACENT TO GRANT COUNTY
Baker County (64) ►
Crook County (3) ►
Harney County (2) ►
Malheur County (25) ►
Morrow County (3) ►
Umatilla County (69) ►
Union County (14) ►
Wheeler County (10) ►
Touch name on this list to highlight map location.
Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
1 ► Oregon, Grant County, John Day — Civilian Conservation Corps — Malheur National Forest — ![]() |
The CCC was created in 1933 to provide young men useful work during the Depression. Camp Canyon Creek (Company 1231) was established in 1937. The CCC built numerous facilities such as District offices, the John Day Compound, fire guard stations, . . . — — Map (db m107548) HM |
2 ► Oregon, Grant County, John Day — John Day/Canyon City — ![]() |
The mining camp town of Canyon City sprang up soon after the discovery of gold in Canyon Creek in 1861 (Note: actually June of 1862). When Grant County was formed in 1864 Canyon City became the county seat. Meanwhile, "Lower Town" . . . — — Map (db m107547) HM |
3 ► Oregon, Grant County, John Day — Kam Wah Chung Company Building — ![]() |
Has Been Designated a National Historic Landmark This property possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America Kam Wah Chung Company Building is the best and earliest known . . . — — Map (db m112884) HM |
4 ► Oregon, Grant County, John Day — The Advent Christian Church — ![]() |
This church was built in the late 1890s by an Advent Christian minister. Dedicated in 1900, it was used for worship until the 1930s. After this congregation disbanded, the church was vacant for several years. During the early 1940s the . . . — — Map (db m114109) HM |
5 ► Oregon, Grant County, John Day — The Adventist Christian Church — ![]() |
Upper Marker: This church was built in the late 1890s by an Advent Christian minister. Dedicated in 1900 it was used for worship until the 1930s. After this congregation disbanded, the church was vacant for several years. During the . . . — — Map (db m107546) HM |
6 ► Oregon, Grant County, John Day — Welcome to Kam Wah Chung — ![]() |
Welcome to Kam Wah Chung In 1890 you would be standing in the middle of a bustling Chinatown.Businesses and homes all around you, the temple in front, and Kam Wah Chung- the core of the community- would be to your left. Why is it the only . . . — — Map (db m112887) HM |
7 ► Oregon, Grant County, John Day — Welcome to Magone Lake — ![]() |
Elevation 5000 feet Surface 50 acres Depth 98 feet. Magone Lake was formed in the early 1800s by a landslide which dammed Lake Creek. Notice the tilted trees which rode down with the slide. The lake was named for "Major" Magone and . . . — — Map (db m107489) HM |