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Historical Attractions, Landmarks & Monuments

Junction City, OR windmill by Donna Traw   From the first discovery of gold along the McKenzie River to the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse signaling ships just north of Florence, Oregon is awash in history. 

Take a walking tour of old towns dense with architecturally and historically significant buildings dating back to the 1850s. Tour the region's many of covered bridges. Explore the University of Oregon campus and nearby cemeteries. 

Tromp through Dorris Ranch, Springfield's unique living history farm - the oldest working hazelnut (filbert) farm in the country. Local museums and antique shops are chock full of historical mementos from Oregon's diverse cultural history.

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Dorris Ranch Living History Farm
  • 205 Dorris St
  • Springfield OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.736.4544
  • Region: Springfield Oregon
  • Subcategory: Historical Attractions

The nation's oldest commercial filbert (hazelnut) farm in continuous operation, Dorris Ranch is also a public park with a pioneer cabin and Native American plank house. MORE >>

East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area
  • East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area
  • Eugene OR 97401
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Historical Attractions

The East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area includes 24 buildings of architectural and historic significance, dating from the 1850's to the 1920's. One of the features MORE >>

Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
  • 92072 Hwy 101 S
  • 12 miles (19 km) north of Florence
  • Yachats OR 97498
  • Phone: 541.547.3416
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Historical Attractions

An iconic lighthouse built in 1892 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The most photographed lighthouse in the U.S. Visit the beatiful beach cove MORE >>

National Historic District - Coburg
  • Willamette & Pearl Streets
  • Coburg OR 97408
  • Phone: 541.682.7850
  • Region: Coburg
  • Subcategory: Historical Attractions

Visit the national historic district of Coburg. Located just 8 miles north of Eugene and Springfield this community offers a view of the past with historic homes and a MORE >>

Nobel Peace Park
  • Club Rd & Coburg Rd
  • in Alton Baker Park
  • Eugene OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.485.1604
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Historical Attractions

The only Nobel Peace park in the U.S. honoring American Nobel Peace Laureates is being constructed in Eugene. Low walls, serene alcoves and a flowing path through a MORE >>

Washburne Historic District
  • Springfield
  • Springfield OR 97477
  • Region: Springfield Oregon
  • Subcategory: Historical Attractions

The Washburne Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Historic District was established in 1985 and is named for C.W. Washburne who MORE >>