Tag: Oregon

Klamath County Historical Markers

by Doug Halvorsen, posted in Klamath County

As a lifetime resident of Klamath County (City of Klamath Falls to be exact) I've taken a newfound interest in the local history in recent years, much thanks to a labor-intensive hobby of mine via Waymarking.com. What is Waymarking you might ask? It's a sub-domain of Geocaching.com (another hobby of mine) and involves visiting particular … Continue reading Klamath County Historical Markers

Oregon Pacific Highway 1913-1926

by Doug Halvorsen, posted in Oregon Pacific Highway

I love history. I have recently became fascinated with the historic basalt mileposts in Portland, OR that dot Base Line Road (now known as Stark Street) and other original roads leading north, south and possible west of Portland, OR. I took a trip to Portland this past December exclusively to locate the few milestones that still … Continue reading Oregon Pacific Highway 1913-1926