Historical Marker
Location, Location & Location
Historical marker location:
730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, Oregon
( Marker can be reached from SW Columbia Street east of SW Shevlin Hixon Drive when traveling north.)
Two of the Greatest Lumber Companies in the World. Were Located Right here in Bend.
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.