Guy W. Talbot State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guy W. Talbot State Park |
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Guy W. Talbot State Park entrance sign, May 2016
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| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Troutdale |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
Guy W. Talbot State Park is a beautiful state park located in the amazing Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. It's close to the town of Troutdale. The most famous part of this park is Latourell Falls, a stunning waterfall. The park also stretches west towards the Crown Point State Scenic Corridor. Here, the Historic Columbia River Highway winds down from Crown Point using special curves called the Figure-Eight Loops. These loops help the road go downhill smoothly without being too steep.
Park History and Creation
This land was once the summer home for Guy Webster Talbot and his family. The beautiful Latourell Falls was right on their property. In 1929, Guy W. Talbot generously gave 220 acres (about 0.89 square kilometers) of his land to the State of Oregon. This amazing gift helped create the state park we enjoy today.
Who Was Guy W. Talbot?
Guy W. Talbot was an important businessman in Oregon. He was born in 1873 and passed away in 1961. In 1903, he married Geraldine Wallace. They had three children: Sara Jane, Prudence, and Guy W., Jr. Sara Jane later married Charles G. Dimon. His family was connected to the famous Smith & Dimon Shipyard in New York. This shipyard built the Sea Witch, a very fast clipper ship known for its record-breaking trips.
Talbot moved to Portland in 1906. He became a leader in several railroad companies, like the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad. Later, he became president of the Portland Gas & Coke Company. He also led the Pacific Power & Light Company and the Northwestern Electric Company. He was known for his sharp mind and practical ways of doing business. He helped manage many important companies. His great-grandson, David Talbot Dimon, still lives in Oregon. David and his wife continue to support Guy W. Talbot State Park.
