<p>11-825 Pioneer Woman's Grave, Mt. Hood NF, OR
</p><p>Sign:  
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<p>PIONEER WOMAN'S GRAVE
</p><p>THE LAST RESTING PLACE OF A PIONEER WOMAN WHO
DIED IN 1845 WHILE ENROUTE TO WESTERN OREGON BY
OX TEAM OVER THE OLD BARLOW ROAD WHICH PASSED
NEAR THIS SPOT.
</p><p>THE BARLOW ROAD WAS BUILT IN 1845-46 BY
SAMUEL K. BARLOW AN OREGON PIONEER FROM KENTUCKY.
BEING THE FIRST ROAD OVER THE CASCADE RANGE
IT WAS USED BY MANY EMIGRANTS TO THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY
AND ALONG ITS ROUTE ARE LANDMARKS WHICH RECORD
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THE EXPERIENCE AND HARDSHIPS OF THESE EARLY PIONEERS.</div></div>
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2007-08-22 11:35
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