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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20OF_making-jordan-valley-home_Jordan-Valley-OR.html
Before the discovery of gold along the banks of Jordan Creek on May 18, 1863, this arid region was the exclusive domain of American Indians, a few hardy explorers and Hudson's Bay Company fur traders. The prospect of gold quickly changed this atti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20OE_jean-baptiste-charbonneau_Jordan-Valley-OR.html
This site marks the final resting place of the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, born to Sacajawea and Toussaint Charbonneau at Fort Mandan (North Dakota) on February 11, 1805. Baptiste and his mother symbolized the peaceful natur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20OD_jean-baptiste-charbonneau_Jordan-Valley-OR.html
1805 - 1866
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
As a baby was with his mother Sacajawea
A member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
As a man was a pioneer of the West
Of pleasant manner
And esteem in the community.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20OC_jean-baptiste-pomp-charbonneau_Jordan-Valley-OR.html
This plaque is dedicated as a memorial to Jean Baptiste "Pomp" Charbonneau, whose personal life experience elevated him to national recognition in American History. He began his "Road of Life" on an epic journey westward. The youngest person accom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20OB_sarah-winnemucca_Jordan-Valley-OR.html
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Sarah Winnemucca played a major role in shaping development of the American West, and especially what is known as the I.O.N. country: The Idaho, Oregon and Nevada state junction. During her lifetime, Sarah became well known as …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20NV_skinners-toll-road_Jordan-Valley-OR.html
extended from mouth of Jordan Creek to Silver City. Franchised in 1866 the road ran to the east from here. Part of U.S. 95 west of Jordan Valley lies on old road-bed.