Historical Marker
Battle Rock
Historical marker location:
520 Jefferson Street, Port Orford, Oregon
( Marker is at the intersection of Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101) and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Oregon Coast Highway.)
The Oregon Trail was not the only route for pioneers to travel to Oregon. There were several other trails, including the California Trail, the Applegate Trail, and the Meek Cutoff. Many of these trails were more difficult and dangerous than the Oregon Trail.