Oregon Central Military 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 description of Oregon Central Military Road Company records, 1864-1877. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 70921192

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creatorOf Oregon Central Military Road Company, Eugene, Or. Oregon Central Military Road Company records, 1864-1877. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn John Marshall McCall papers, 1856-1896 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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associatedWith McCall, John Marshall person
associatedWith Pengra, B. J. 1823-1903. person
correspondedWith Simpson, Benjamin, 1816-1910 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Eugene (Or.)
Oregon Central Military Wagon Road
Oregon
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Military roads
Roads
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Active 1864

Active 1877

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