Zena Cemetery
4885 Brush College Rd NW
4885 Brush College Rd NW
Salem, OR 97304
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tragic Fate
Bethel CemeteryBethel, OR
George D. Spong was the eldest son of Alexander and Margaret Spong who came to Oregon on a wagon train in 1851. Shortly after arrival, the Spong's took up a land donation claim along the Willamette River and started a ferry enterprise. Drowning seems to be an ironic fate for Geo. whose family capitalized on the river's prospects. Salem's bridges gapped the geography between Salem and West Salem and eventually forced the Spong's out of business. Today, Spong's Landing Park, west of Keizer, still serves as a popular kayak/canoe launch site and swimming hole.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Salem's First Storekeeper
Cox Cemetery2565 Riverside Dr S
Salem, OR 97306
In 1847, Thomas Cox built Salem's first store building at the corner of Commericial & Ferry Sts.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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