A Town is Born

Historical marker location:

Medford, Oregon

( Marker is at the intersection of North Central Avenue and East Main Street, on the left when traveling south on North Central Avenue.)

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.