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Discover Marion County ‘treasures’ during 150th celebration

To celebrate Oregon’s 150 birthday, Marion County is kicking off 150 Miles for 150 Years, a chance to visit sites in the county  treasure hunt-style learning  “clues” to county history along the way. A colorful and instructive brochure on the tour, which can be completed in one day or over the course of several days, is  available at all Marion County cities, and at co.marion.or.us/BOC/Oregon150/.

150 Miles for 150 Years is designed as an activity families can do together. For more information call Marion County Historical Society at 503-364-2128 or Marion County’s Public Information Office at 503-566-3916.

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