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History

Marion County is in the center of the Willamette Valley and borders the Willamette River and the Cascade Mountains. It was established in 1843 and called the Champooick District. It was renamed Marion County in 1849, after Revolutionary War hero, Continental Army General Francis Marion. The Willamette Valley area has been inhabited for 5,000 years and The Kalapuyans were the Native Americans who originally settled in Salem. In 1849, Salem was designated the county seat, and in 1864 it was confirmed as the state capital.

Historic Sites and Museums in Marion County:

Court Street - Chemeketa Street Historic District
Gaiety Hill - Bush's Pasture Park Historic District
Saint Paul Historic District
Mahonia Hall
Reed Opera House
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
Mission Mill Museum

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