National Register Listings in Marion County, Oregon
Adams, Louise, House
Adolph Block
Adolph, Samuel, House
Anderson, James Mechlin, House
Aurora Colony Historic District
Bank of Woodburn
Beauchamp Building
Beers, Oliver, House
Bents, Frederick, House
Boise, R. P., Building
Boon Brick Store
Boon, John D., House
Brown, Charles and Martha, House
Brown, Sam, House
Burggraf-Burt-Webster House
Bush and Brey Block and Annex
Bush, Asahel, House
Bush-Breyman Block
Calvary Lutheran Church & Parsonage
Campbell, Hamilton, House
Case, William, Farm
Champoeg Cemetery
Chemawa Indian School Site
Chemeketa Lodge No. 1 Odd Fellows Buildings
Collins, George, House
Conser, Jacob, House
Court Street-Chemeketa Street Historic District
Cross, Curtis, House
Cusick, Dr. William A., House
Daue, Alexander, House
DeGuire, Murton E. and Lillian, House
DeGuire-Ludowitzki House
Deidrich Building
Delaney-Edwards House
Drake, June D., House
Ek, Magnus and Emma, House
Elsinore Theater
Farrar Building
Fawk, Henry, House
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Salem
Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District
Gaiety Hollow
Gallon House Bridge
Geer, R. C., Farmhouse
Gilbert, Andrew T., House
Gill, J. K., Building
Gordon House
Harding, Benjamin F., House
Hinkle-Reid House
Hobson-Gehlen General Merchandise Store
Jarman, Daniel B., House and Garden
Jefferson Methodist Church
Jones-Sherman House
Kay, Thomas, Woolen Mill
Kirk, John W., and Thomas F., House
Lamport, Frederick S., House
Lee Mission Cemetery
Lee, Jason, House
Livesley, T. A., House
Manning, S. A., Building
Marion County Housing Committee Demonstration House
Marion Forks Guard Station
McCallister-Gash Farmhouse
McCully, David, House
Methodist Mission Parsonage
Miller Cemetery Church
Minto, John and Douglas, Houses
Moser, Joseph Henry, Barn
Nelson, Carl E., House
Odd Fellows Rural Cemetery
Olallie Lake Guard Station
Olallie Meadows Guard Station
Old First National Bank Building
Old Garfield School
Old Woodburn City Hall
Oregon Pacific Railroad Linear Historic District
Oregon State Capitol
Oregon State Fair Stadium and Poultry Building Ensemble
Oregon State Forester's Office Building
Oregon State Hospital Historic District
Paulus, Christopher, Building
Pierce, Edgar T., House
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church
Port, Dr. Luke A., House
Port-Manning House
Queen of Angels Priory
Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition
Robertson, Dr. and Mrs. Charles G., House and Garden
Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic District
Salem Southern Pacific Railroad Station
Scheurer, William Riley, House
Settlemier, Jesse H., House
Shipley, U. G., House and Garden
Silver Creek Youth Camp-Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park Concession Building Area
Silverton Commercial Historic District
Smith-Ohmart House
Soderberg, Peter and Bertha, House
South First National Bank Block
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
St. Paul Historic District
St. Paul Roman Catholic Church
St. Pierre, Edward W., House
Starkey-McCully Block
Stauffer, John, House and Barn
Stratton, C. C., House
Supreme Court and Library Building
Union Street Railroad Bridge and Trestle
Victor Point School
Wade, William Lincoln, House
Waller Hall, Willamette University
Willamette Station Site, Methodist Mission in Oregon
Windischar's General Blacksmith Shop
Witten, T.M., and Emma, Drug Store-House
Witzel, Robert, House
Zorn, Casper, Farmhouse
About Marion County
Marion County Timeline
Marion County, Oregon, has a rich history that spans centuries. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Kalapuya people, who had a thriving culture and a close connection to the land. In the early 19th century, European settlers began to arrive, with the first permanent settlement established in the Willamette Valley in 1812.
The region's development accelerated with the Oregon Trail, which brought thousands of pioneers to the area in the mid-1800s. Marion County was established on July 5, 1843, and named after Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero. The county became an important agricultural center, with large-scale farming and timber industries driving its economy.
Marion County played a significant role in the formation of the state government. In 1851, Salem became the capital of Oregon, a decision that still stands today. The county has witnessed important political events, including discussions surrounding the formation of the Oregon State Constitution. Additionally, during the Civil War, the area was impacted by tensions between settlers supporting the Union and those sympathetic to the Confederate cause.
Over time, Marion County grew and diversified economically. The agriculture industry expanded with the cultivation of hops, berries, and Christmas trees, in addition to traditional crops. The county also witnessed the development of various industries, including lumber, manufacturing, and healthcare. Today, Marion County continues to thrive as a vibrant hub of agriculture, commerce, and cultural heritage, home to a diverse population and a range of recreational opportunities.
The region's development accelerated with the Oregon Trail, which brought thousands of pioneers to the area in the mid-1800s. Marion County was established on July 5, 1843, and named after Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero. The county became an important agricultural center, with large-scale farming and timber industries driving its economy.
Marion County played a significant role in the formation of the state government. In 1851, Salem became the capital of Oregon, a decision that still stands today. The county has witnessed important political events, including discussions surrounding the formation of the Oregon State Constitution. Additionally, during the Civil War, the area was impacted by tensions between settlers supporting the Union and those sympathetic to the Confederate cause.
Over time, Marion County grew and diversified economically. The agriculture industry expanded with the cultivation of hops, berries, and Christmas trees, in addition to traditional crops. The county also witnessed the development of various industries, including lumber, manufacturing, and healthcare. Today, Marion County continues to thrive as a vibrant hub of agriculture, commerce, and cultural heritage, home to a diverse population and a range of recreational opportunities.
Marion County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Marion County, Oregon.
- 1843: Marion County is organized as part of the Oregon Territory.
- 1846: The French Prairie settlement is established in present-day Marion County.
- 1849: Marion County becomes an official county in the Oregon Territory.
- 1851: The city of Salem is designated as the county seat of Marion County.
- 1855: The construction of the Oregon State Hospital begins in Salem.
- 1864: The Oregon Pacific Railroad reaches Salem, improving transportation in the area.
- 1873: The town of Woodburn is incorporated in Marion County.
- 1902: The Chemawa Indian School opens in Keizer, providing education for Native American children.
- 1939: Silver Falls State Park is established, offering outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
- 1988: The Oregon Garden is opened in Silverton, showcasing a variety of plant species.
- 2009: Marion County celebrates its 100th year as an official county in the state of Oregon.