Rogue River Wars

Historical marker location:

301 Haines Lane, Merlin, Oregon

( Marker is on Haines Lane near Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2015

1852 to 1856.

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.