Sagebrush Springs Lost Meek Campsite
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Sagebrush Springs Lost Meek Campsite

Gateway, Jefferson County, Oregon, USA

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  • Get directions T9S R14E Sec. 28 - Sign located on south side of NE Eagle
    Gateway, Oregon, USA
    Coordinates: 44.74999, -121.05689
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At this site, the two parties of the Lost Meek Wagon Train rejoined each other, having split into two groups at Wagontire. Samuel Parker's diary noted:

"September 25 [1845]
Traveled all that day and all that nite and struck water about 10 on the 26 day. 65 codent get to water and water was taken to them. 32 in number. Heare we beried 6 persons."

About 200 wagons camped until Sunday, September 28. More continued to perish on their desperate journey to reach The Dalles.

Commemorative sign located along Eagle Lane.






At this site, the two parties of the Lost Meek Wagon Train rejoined each other, having split into two groups at Wagontire. Samuel Parker's diary noted:

"September 25 [1845]
Traveled all that day and all that nite and struck water about 10 on the 26 day. 65 codent get to water and water was taken to them. 32 in number. Heare we beried 6 persons."

About 200 wagons camped until Sunday, September 28. More continued to perish on their desperate journey to reach The Dalles.

Commemorative sign located along Eagle Lane.






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