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Availability:In StockContributor:Lisa Amato, Mary Jo Morelli, Friends of Historic Forest GrovePublish date:2010-08-04Pages:130
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531653729ISBN-10:1531653723UPC:9781531653729Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United StatesBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SC0B9ZJT37
Forest Grove, one of the first settlements in the Oregon Territory, owes its name to its many varieties of trees. The first Euro-American settlers arrived in West Tualatin Plains in 1841 and were soon joined by other missionaries, including those fleeing the tragedy of the 1847 Whitman Massacre. Anticipating the inevitable emigrant migration, the missionaries hoped to teach the Native Americans about farming and religion. The rich soil and plentiful creeks made the area perfect for growing crops, and the abundant forests would provide a future lumber industry. Without any academic prospects, however, the area would not appeal to families. Two remarkable men, Rev. Harvey Clark and Rev. George Atkinson, and a feisty, lovable old woman named Tabitha Brown were determined to establish a school. Thanks to their combined efforts, an orphanage that began in a log cabin would grow into the prestigious institution of higher learning that exists today--Pacific University.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531653729ISBN-10:1531653723UPC:9781531653729Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United StatesBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SC0B9ZJT37
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

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