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Barlow Road

Rhodendron, Oregon • Clackamas County

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About This Property

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The Barlow Road is a historic segment of the Oregon Trail located in Rhododendron, Oregon. This challenging route provided a more direct path to the fertile Willamette Valley, circumventing the perilous Cascade Mountains.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
6194
Listed Date
4/13/1992
Other Names
Oregon Trail;See Also:laurel Hill Segment, Barlow Road Histo

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation; Exploration/Settlement
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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