Oregon Central Military Wagon Road Company, Eugene, Or.

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The Oregon Central Military Wagon Road Company was incorporated in Eugene, Oregon, in 1864. Among its stockholders were some of the leading citizens of Oregon, including Simeon G. Reed and William S. Ladd. The company constructed and maintained the road, which ran from Eugene to the Oregon border near the Owyhee river. One of its superintendents was Byron J. Pengra (1823-1903). The final dividend of the company was paid out on January 11, 1877.

From the guide to the Oregon Central Military Road Company records, 1864-1877, (Oregon Historical Society)

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creatorOf Oregon Central Military Road Company records, 1864-1877 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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associatedWith Pengra, B. J. (Byron J.), 1823-1903 person
correspondedWith Simpson, Benjamin, 1816-1910 person
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Oregon Central Military Wagon Road
Eugene (Or.)
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Military roads
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