On Main Street North East near Pacific Highway East (Oregon Route 99E), on the left when traveling south.
Dr. Wilhelm Keil founded here a Christian co-operative colony patterned after his colony at Bethel, Missouri. Musicians of the settlement made it widely famous. After Dr. Keil's death in 1877 the communal enterprise was dissolved. — — Map (db m114279) HM
On Liberty Street Northeast at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Liberty Street Northeast.
This black walnut was planted c. 1884 by the Zimmerman family who were prominent members of the Aurora Colony. Early Aurora settlers were talented and industrious. Their products gained a wide reputation for excellence during the early days of . . . — — Map (db m244246) HM
Near Interstate 5 at milepost 281,, 1 mile south of Miley Road, on the right when traveling north.
During the period of Oregon's Provisional Government ( 1841-1849), residents traveled by Indian trails, water courses, or on privative rough-hewn wagon roads etched by emigrant settlers. During the days to the Territorial Government (1849-1859), and . . . — — Map (db m114295) HM
On Main Street NorthEast at 2nd Street NorthEast, on the left when traveling south on Main Street NorthEast.
Jonas Will and Andrew Snyder, children of Aurora Colony members, established this then modern mercantile store. Jonas had been an Aurora merchant since 1888. The families ran this business until the 1940's. — — Map (db m114293) HM
On Main Street NorthEast at 2nd Street NorthEast, on the right when traveling south on Main Street NorthEast.
Used as a general store. Wm. Keil and Company catered to the trade of some of the mid-valley's best known pioneers by cash or barter. — — Map (db m114294) HM
Near Court Street NE west of Waverly Street NE, on the left when traveling west.
These Corinthian column segments originally were part of those that graced the west and east entrance porticos of Oregon's first state house. The cornerstone for the original Capitol was laid October 8, 1873. The building was partially . . . — — Map (db m113717) HM
Near Court Street NE at Winter Street NE, on the left when traveling west.
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Oregon by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury
As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence . . . — — Map (db m128490) HM
On High Street Northeast at Chemeketa Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south on High Street Northeast.
Founded in 1840 by Methodist missionaries,
Became territorial capital in 1852,
An incorporated city in 1857,
Permanent capital of Oregon in 1864.
W. D. Pugh designed this city hall. Under construction in 1893.Marion County Centennial . . . — — Map (db m63966) HM
On Court Street Northeast at High Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Court Street Northeast.
In 1922 Thomas Gregor Bligh bought this property from the Salem Elks Fraternal Organization. In 1924, a year after constructing this Mission Revival building, the owner died in an automobile accident. In 1927, is wife Anna sold the property to . . . — — Map (db m112989) HM
Near Waverly Street Northeast south of Court Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
The Circuit Rider (south side)Commemorating the labors and achievements of the Ministers of the Gospel, who as circuit riders became the friends, counselors and evangels to the pioneers on every American frontier Robert Booth . . . — — Map (db m157700) HM
On State Street east of Winter Street SE, on the right when traveling east.
In 1867, Willamette University founded the first medical school in the Pacific Northwest – the third such college west of St. Louis.
This college was maintained in Salem from 1867 until 1913 except for the period 1878 to 1895 during which . . . — — Map (db m113737) HM
Near Champoeg Road NorthEast near French Prairie Road NorthEast.
This area, once named tchampuick, the 'place of yampah' was the traditional homeland of the Tualatin Kalapuya tribe. Fur trappers first arrived here by canoe in 1811, and they found lush open prairies bordering the Willamette River. In 1830, . . . — — Map (db m114307) HM
On Hillsboro-Silverton Highway NorthEast (Oregon Route 219) near Champoeg Road NorthEast, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
Willamette Post was established in December 1813 on a knoll just east of this location by employees of the North West Company, a Montreal based fur-trading company. During the ensuing years the two-room log cabin, also known as Fort Kalapuya, served . . . — — Map (db m114308) HM
Near Boise Street east of 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
Platted March 8, 1871 by H. L. Turner with the building of the railroad to California. Site of Turner Flouring Mills. First rural free delivery in Oregon made from the Turner Post Office, October 16, 1897, under George F. Robertson, Postmaster. — — Map (db m63938) HM
On Manning Road near Dorion Lane NE, on the left when traveling north.
In Honor Of
Madame Marie Dorion
Courageous Pioneer
Devoted Ioway Mother
Early Oregon Settler
At this her final resting place
September 6, 1850 — — Map (db m114350) HM
On St. Louis Road NE at Manning Road, on the left when traveling east on St. Louis Road NE.
Born about 1786 - Died 1850
Symbolic of Faith, Loyalty and Leadership
Indian Guide for Wilson Price Hunt Party
Mother of First White Child
Born in the Oregon Territory - 1811 — — Map (db m114351) HM