Historical Markers in Clackamas County, Oregon
A Final Rest
Abigail Scott Duniway
Area Commerce
Baker Cabin Historical Society
Baker Cabin Pioneer Church
Baker Site
Barlow Road
Boones Landing
Canemah
Clackamas Chinook
Coyote Creates Willamette Falls
Coyote Creates Willamette Falls
Dr. Forbes Barclay
Dr. John McLoughlin
Dr. John McLoughlin
Dr. John McLoughlin
Dr. John McLoughlin 1784 - 1857
Drug Store and Lodge Hall
Earthquakes and Mountain Fog
Emigrant's Final Steps
End of the Oregon Trail
End of the Oregon Trail
Eva Emery Dye
Explosion of Steamer Gazelle
Fishing At Tumwater
Gardens
George Abernethy
George Abernethy's Historical Significance
George Rogers House - 1929
Government Camp
Government Camp
Green Street
Grinding Rock
Grove of the States
Harold E. Babcock
Historic Canemah Cemetery
Historic Viola School
Iron Company Worker's Cottage
Joseph L. Meek
King 56 Aircrew Memorial
Lakewood School - 1928
Larry G. Dahl
Laurel Hill
Lot Whitcomb
Lower Oswego Creek Bridge
McCald Building
McLoughlin House
Medorem Crawford
Murphy Real Estate Building - 1940
Norris Young Machine Shop
OK Barber Shop
Old Oregon Trail
Old Town
Oregon
Oregon City
Oregon City Falls
Original Stash
Oswego Landing
Peter Skene Ogden House
Salamander
Samuel Kimbrough Barlow
Sidney W. Moss
Site of Bill Flynns Saloon
Site of the Train Depot
Tauchman House
The Baker Cabin
The Baker Cabin Overview
The Baker Family
The Confederate Tribes of Grande Ronde Today
The Cottage Hotel
The Durham Mill
The First People
the man from k̓axəʼkix returned with eels to feed his people
The Oregon Trail
The Trail of Tears
The Vietnam Monument
The Old Church
Timberline Lodge
To The Banks Of The Willamette
Veterans Memorial Building
Wagons
Willamette Falls
Willamette Falls Locks
Willamette Falls, circa 1880
Wilsonville Baseball
"Disparite Bad Beyond Discription"
"Sumate Prairie"
About Clackamas County
Clackamas County Timeline
Clackamas County, located in the state of Oregon, has a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. The earliest known inhabitants of the area were various Native American tribes, including the Clackamas and the Molalla tribes, who relied on the region's abundant natural resources for their livelihood.
In the early 19th century, European explorers and fur trappers arrived in the area, followed by the establishment of the Oregon Trail, a major route for settlers heading westward. Clackamas County was officially established on July 5, 1843, becoming one of the original four counties in the Oregon Territory. The county was named after the Clackamas tribe, who referred to themselves as the Clackamas Chinookan people.
During the mid-19th century, the county experienced rapid growth and development as settlers arrived in search of land and new opportunities. Agriculture played a crucial role in the region, with farms and orchards flourishing, and the Willamette River serving as a vital transportation route. The county also saw the establishment of several communities, including Oregon City, which became the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains.
In the 20th century, Clackamas County underwent significant changes with the growth of the timber industry, attracting many logging and lumber companies. The construction of hydroelectric dams, such as the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project, brought further industrial development to the region. Today, the county is known for its diverse landscapes, including forests, rivers, and mountains, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It continues to thrive as a vibrant and thriving community, with a strong emphasis on preserving its environmental and cultural heritage.
In the early 19th century, European explorers and fur trappers arrived in the area, followed by the establishment of the Oregon Trail, a major route for settlers heading westward. Clackamas County was officially established on July 5, 1843, becoming one of the original four counties in the Oregon Territory. The county was named after the Clackamas tribe, who referred to themselves as the Clackamas Chinookan people.
During the mid-19th century, the county experienced rapid growth and development as settlers arrived in search of land and new opportunities. Agriculture played a crucial role in the region, with farms and orchards flourishing, and the Willamette River serving as a vital transportation route. The county also saw the establishment of several communities, including Oregon City, which became the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains.
In the 20th century, Clackamas County underwent significant changes with the growth of the timber industry, attracting many logging and lumber companies. The construction of hydroelectric dams, such as the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project, brought further industrial development to the region. Today, the county is known for its diverse landscapes, including forests, rivers, and mountains, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It continues to thrive as a vibrant and thriving community, with a strong emphasis on preserving its environmental and cultural heritage.
Clackamas County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Clackamas County, Oregon.
- 1843 - Clackamas County is created as one of the original four districts in the Oregon Territory.
- 1844 - The first county seat, Oregon City, is established.
- 1853 - The Oregon City Bridge, the first suspension bridge on the West Coast, is completed.
- 1873 - Lake Oswego is incorporated as a town.
- 1912 - The Pacific Highway, connecting Oregon City and Portland, is completed.
- 1935 - Mount Hood National Forest is established, encompassing a large portion of Clackamas County.
- 1974 - Clackamas Town Center, the county's largest shopping mall, opens in Happy Valley.
- 1998 - The Clackamas County Event Center is constructed in Canby to host fairs, rodeos, and other events.
- 2017 - The Willamette Falls Locks, a historic navigation system, closes for repairs and restoration.
- 2020 - The Riverside Fire, one of Oregon's most destructive wildfires, burns through parts of Clackamas County.