Historical Marker
Dr. John McLoughlin
Historical marker location:
900 Court Street Northeast, Salem, Oregon
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Court Street Northeast and East Summer Street Northeast.)
Marker installed: 1953
1784-1857.
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.