The original courthouse, built in 1859, stands next to the Chamber of Commerce on W 2nd Street and features displays, slide shows and tapes. The courthouse was the seat of government for the largest county ever formed in the United States. In 1854, Wasco County covered 130,000 square miles from the Cascades to the Rockies. Hours: Closed Nov-Feb. In the front yard are wagons and a marble monument that once marked the grave of a steamboat pilot.
This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Oregon.
Location:
404 2nd St, The Dalles Oregon 97058
Telephone
541-296-4798
Other History nearby:
(Cascade Locks) Cascade Locks Historical Museum
(Stevenson) Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
(Stevenson) Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
(Stevenson) Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
(The Dalles) Cultural Resources at The Dalles
(The Dalles) First Wasco County Courthouse
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04/17 Coming to The The Dalles area
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
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