Historical Markers in Jordan Valley, Oregon

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Historical Markers in Jordan Valley, Oregon

1 ► Oregon, Malheur County, Jordan Valley — Making Jordan Valley Home —

On Bassett Street (U.S. 95) near Yturri Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.

Before the discovery of gold along the banks of Jordan Creek on May 18, 1863, this arid region was the exclusive domain of American Indians, a few hardy explorers and Hudson's Bay Company fur traders. The prospect of gold quickly changed this . . . — — Map (db m106875) HM

2 ► Oregon, Malheur County, Jordan Valley — Sarah Winnemucca —

On ION Highway (U.S. 95) at Old ION Highway, on the right when traveling west on ION Highway.

(left panel) Sarah Winnemucca played a major role in shaping development of the American West, and especially what is known as the I.O.N. country: The Idaho, Oregon and Nevada state junction. During her lifetime, Sarah became well . . . — — Map (db m106883) HM

3 ► Oregon, Malheur County, Jordan Valley — Skinner's Toll Road —

On Yturri Boulevard near Somerville Street, on the right when traveling east.

extended from mouth of Jordan Creek to Silver City. Franchised in 1866 the road ran to the east from here. Part of U.S. 95 west of Jordan Valley lies on old road-bed. — — Map (db m106886) HM

4 ► Oregon, Malheur County, Jordan Valley — The Owyhee River —

On ION Highway (U.S. 95 at milepost 53) near Rome Road, on the right when traveling west.

The Owyhee River originates in Nevada, courses through Idaho and flows into the Snake River in Oregon. Most of the Owyhee River Canyon is managed by the Bureau of Land Management with the rest under Bureau of Reclamation, State of Oregon, and . . . — — Map (db m138532) HM

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