This is the fourth in a series about 150 years of history in the region including Molalla, Mt. Angel, Scotts Mills and Silverton. Language in the historical source material may be considered inappropriate today, but has been retained in direct quotes. By Linda Whitmore Relations were uneasy between natives and the first whites who settled the area from Molalla to […]
This is the third segment in a year-long history series Our Town is publishing to commemorate Oregon’s Sesquicentennial. This story relates to the daily lives of the native population who lived here before white settlement. There will be a sequel next month about a decisive battle that took place along the Abiqua River. By Linda Whitmore As Oregon marks its […]
By Linda Whitmore As Oregon celebrates its Sesquicentennial, Our Town Life salutes the families and institutions that have a long history in the Silverton, Mt. Angel, Molalla and Scotts Mills region. This is the second segment in the year-long series. Tom Ewing and his wife, Virginia, live west of Mt. Angel on a farm established by Tom’s ancestors early in […]
At the next meeting of Silverton Country Historical Society, Judy Lowery will talk about a statewide project, Oregon 150, which celebrates Oregon’s admission as a state 150 years ago. The public presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in the SCHS museum, 428 S. Water St., Silverton. Lowery, an educator, will talk about sesquicentennial activities, which will run […]
