National Register of Historic Places listings in Clackamas County, Oregon facts for kids

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Clackamas County in Oregon is home to many amazing historic places! These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important parts of American history. They help us learn about the past and how people lived long ago. From old houses to historic roads, these places tell stories about pioneers, businesses, and how communities grew in Oregon.

Famous Historic Places

Capt. John C. Ainsworth House

The Capt. John C. Ainsworth House, built in 1851.

This grand house was built in 1851 by John C. Ainsworth. He was a successful businessman. He helped start the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. The house has a unique Neoclassical style. It features a large, two-story front porch with columns. This design was very special for its time. John Ainsworth lived here until Portland became more important than Oregon City.

Dr. Forbes Barclay House

The Dr. Forbes Barclay House, built in 1849.

Dr. Forbes Barclay built this house in 1849. He had worked for the Hudson's Bay Company as a doctor for ten years. In Oregon City, he continued his medical work. He also held many public jobs. The house was moved to its current spot in the 1930s.

Barlow Road

A section of the historic Barlow Road.

The Barlow Road was a very important toll road. It was built by Sam Barlow in 1846. This road was the first way for wagons to travel overland. It connected The Dalles and Oregon City over Mount Hood. Many people on the Oregon Trail used it. It was a safer choice than floating down the dangerous Columbia River.

Canemah Historic District

An old view of Willamette Falls, near the Canemah Historic District.

The Canemah Historic District is in Oregon City. It was a busy transportation center. This area was important for steamboat building and shipping. This was especially true between 1850 and 1878. These industries were vital to Oregon's economy back then. Later, it became a residential area. It still keeps much of its old charm.

Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District

The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station.

This historic district is near Government Camp. It includes buildings from the United States Forest Service. These stations were important for managing forests. They helped protect the land and its resources.

Harvey Cross House

The Harvey Cross House, a fine example of Italianate architecture.

This beautiful house was built in the late 1880s. It is a great example of Italianate architecture in Oregon City. It was built for Harvey Cross. He was a county judge and a state senator. He also invested in land and transportation.

Morton Matthew McCarver House

The Morton Matthew McCarver House, shipped from New England.

This house was built in 1850. It was actually built in New England first. Then, it was taken apart and shipped around Cape Horn to Oregon. Morton McCarver put it back together. It was a very fancy house for its time. McCarver was an important pioneer. He helped lead the Provisional Legislature of Oregon. He was active all over the American frontier.

McLoughlin House National Historic Site

The McLoughlin House, home of the "Father of Oregon."

This house was built in 1846 by Dr. John McLoughlin. He is known as the "Father of Oregon." He helped many pioneers on the Oregon Trail. He had worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for 20 years. After retiring, he became mayor of Oregon City. He was also a businessman and helped many people. The house was moved from the Willamette River to its current spot in 1909.

McLoughlin Promenade

The McLoughlin Promenade in Oregon City.

The McLoughlin Promenade is a historic walkway. It runs along a bluff in Oregon City. It offers great views and is a part of the city's history.

Oregon City Municipal Elevator

The unique Oregon City Municipal Elevator.

The Oregon City Municipal Elevator is a very unique landmark. It connects the upper and lower parts of Oregon City. It's like a vertical street!

Oregon Trail, Barlow Road Segment

A preserved segment of the Oregon Trail/Barlow Road.

This property includes a part of the Oregon Trail and Barlow Road. It's a 5-acre area near Wemme. It helps us see what the historic trail looked like.

Rock Corral on the Barlow Road

The Rock Corral, a famous landmark on the Barlow Road.

This large rock was a famous landmark on the Barlow Road. It was a common camping spot for pioneers. A wooden corral was built around it over time. Reaching the Rock Corral meant that the long journey on the Oregon Trail was almost finished. It signaled that the hardest parts were behind them.

Silcox Hut

Silcox Hut, a historic building on Mount Hood.

Silcox Hut is located on Mount Hood. It's a historic building that serves as a warming hut for skiers and climbers.

Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge, a beautiful example of mountain architecture.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially opened this lodge in 1937. It sits high up on Mount Hood. It is known as one of the best examples of "mountain architecture" from the 1930s. It was built by the Works Progress Administration, a government program that created jobs during the Great Depression.

Willamette Falls Locks

The Willamette Falls Locks, an important waterway structure.

These locks are on the west bank of the Willamette River in West Linn. They allow boats to pass around the Willamette Falls. This was very important for river travel and trade.

Willamette National Cemetery

Willamette National Cemetery, a place of honor.

This cemetery is a special place. It honors military veterans and their families. It is located in Portland.

Willamette River (Oregon City) Bridge (No. 357)

The Oregon City Bridge connecting Oregon City and West Linn.

This bridge carries Oregon Route 43 over the Willamette River. It connects Oregon City and West Linn. Bridges like this are important for connecting communities.

Other Historic Places

Daniel Albright Farm: Located near Marquam.
Herman Anthony Farm: Found in Canby.
Charles C. Babcock House: In Oregon City.
Bagby Guard Station: Near Estacada.
Lawrence D. Bailey House: Located in Milwaukie.
Horace Baker Log Cabin: Near Carver.
William Barlow House: In Barlow.
John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 2: In Lake Oswego.
John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 3: Also in Lake Oswego.
John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 4: Another Bates house in Lake Oswego.
Bell Station Store: Near Milwaukie.
Dr. Walter Black House: In Lake Oswego.
W. S. and Gladys Boutwell House: In Lake Oswego.
John F. and John H. Broetje House: In Milwaukie.
Elizabeth Clark House: In Oregon City.
Damascus School: Located in Damascus.
Marshall Dana House: In Milwaukie.
John and Magdalena Davis Farm: Near Oregon City.
Horace L. Dibble House: In Molalla.
Francis Ermatinger House: In Oregon City.
First Congregational Church of Oregon City: A church in Oregon City.
Philip Foster Farm: In Eagle Creek.
Clarence E. Francis House: In Milwaukie.
Erwin Charles Hackett House: In Oregon City.
Hall–Chaney House: Near Milwaukie.
William L. Holmes House: In Oregon City.
Howard's Gristmill: In Mulino.
Iron Workers' Cottage: In Lake Oswego.
C. S. "Sam" Jackson Log House: Near Oregon City.
Carl C. Jantzen Estate: In Lake Oswego.
Andrew J. and Anna B. Johnston Farmstead: In Oregon City.
William Knight House: In Canby.
Kraft–Brandes–Culberston Farmstead: Near Canby.
Ladd Estate Company Model House: In Lake Oswego.
Lake Oswego Hunt Club Ensemble: In Lake Oswego.
Lake Oswego Odd Fellows Hall: In Lake Oswego.
Charles David Latourette House: In Oregon City.
DeWitt Clinton Latourette House: Also in Oregon City.
Lewthwaite–Moffatt House: In West Linn.
Macksburg Lutheran Church: In Canby.
Mathieson–Worthington House: In Lake Oswego.
James Milne House: In Oregon City.
Oregon City Carnegie Library: A historic library in Oregon City.
Oregon Iron Company Furnace: In Lake Oswego.
Richard B. Petzold Building: In Oregon City.
Richard Petzold House: Also in Oregon City.
Wilbur and Evelyn Reid's Alderbrook Lodge: In Rhododendron.
River Mill Hydroelectric Project: Near Estacada.
Robbins–Melcher–Schatz Farmstead: Near Tualatin.
Rock Creek Methodist Church: Near Molalla.
Osco C. Roehr House: In Lake Oswego.
George Rogers House: In Lake Oswego.
Walter Rosenfeld Estate: In Oregon City.
Sherrard–Fenton House: In Lake Oswego.
William Shindler House: In Milwaukie.
Shipley–Cook Farmstead: Near Lake Oswego.
R. S. Smith Motor Company Building: In Sandy.
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church: Near Welches.
George Lincoln Storey House: In Oregon City.
Hiram A. Straight House: In Oregon City.
Upper Sandy Guard Station Cabin: Near Government Camp.
William Hatchette Vaughan House: Near Molalla.
Fred Vonder Ahe House and Summer Kitchen: In Molalla.
Nicholas O. Walden House: In West Linn.
Waverley Country Club Clubhouse: In Portland.
Clara and Samuel B. Weinstein House: In Lake Oswego.
White–Kellogg House: Near Oregon City.
Willamette Historic District: In West Linn.
Andrew P. Wilson House: In Milwaukie.
Zigzag Ranger Station: In Zigzag.

Former Listings

Some places were once on the National Register but are no longer listed.

Molalla Union High School

This school building in Molalla was listed in 1996. However, it was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1993. Because of the damage, it was removed from the list in 2001.

Images for kids

The Capt. John C. Ainsworth House
Daniel Albright Farm
Herman Anthony Farm
Charles C. Babcock House
Bagby Guard Station
Lawrence D. Bailey House
Horace Baker Log Cabin
Dr. Forbes Barclay House
Barlow Road
William Barlow House
John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 2
John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 3
John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 4
Bell Station Store
Dr. Walter Black House
W. S. and Gladys Boutwell House
John F. and John H. Broetje House
Willamette Falls, near Canemah Historic District
Clackamas Lake Ranger Station
Elizabeth Clark House
Harvey Cross House
Damascus School
Marshall Dana House
John and Magdalena Davis Farm
Horace L. Dibble House
Francis Ermatinger House
First Congregational Church of Oregon City
Philip Foster Farm
Clarence E. Francis House
Erwin Charles Hackett House
Hall–Chaney House
William L. Holmes House
Howard's Gristmill
Iron Workers' Cottage
C. S. "Sam" Jackson Log House
Carl C. Jantzen Estate
Andrew J. and Anna B. Johnston Farmstead
William Knight House
Kraft–Brandes–Culberston Farmstead
Ladd Estate Company Model House
Lake Oswego Hunt Club Ensemble
Lake Oswego Odd Fellows Hall
Charles David Latourette House
DeWitt Clinton Latourette House
Lewthwaite–Moffatt House
Macksburg Lutheran Church
Mathieson–Worthington House
Morton Matthew McCarver House
McLoughlin House National Historic Site
McLoughlin Promenade
James Milne House
Oregon City Carnegie Library
Oregon City Municipal Elevator
Oregon Iron Company Furnace
Oregon Trail, Barlow Road Segment
Richard B. Petzold Building
Richard Petzold House
Wilbur and Evelyn Reid's Alderbrook Lodge
River Mill Hydroelectric Project
Robbins–Melcher–Schatz Farmstead
Rock Corral on the Barlow Road
Rock Creek Methodist Church
Osco C. Roehr House
George Rogers House
Walter Rosenfeld Estate
Sherrard–Fenton House
William Shindler House
Shipley–Cook Farmstead
Silcox Hut
R. S. Smith Motor Company Building
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
George Lincoln Storey House
Hiram A. Straight House
Timberline Lodge
Upper Sandy Guard Station Cabin
William Hatchette Vaughan House
Fred Vonder Ahe House and Summer Kitchen
Nicholas O. Walden House
Waverley Country Club Clubhouse
Clara and Samuel B. Weinstein House
White–Kellogg House
Willamette Falls Locks
Willamette Historic District
Willamette National Cemetery
Willamette River (Oregon City) Bridge (No. 357)
Andrew P. Wilson House
Zigzag Ranger Station
Charles W. Ertz House

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