Wheeler Battle Site

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The plaque at the side of the road reads:

H.H. Wheeler

For whom Wheeler County was named, first president of East Oregon Pioneer Assn. Also U.S. Mail carrier from The Dalles to Canyon City, was attacked near this spot by Indians, was wounded, mail looted, and coach destroyed.

Sept. 7th, 1866

Memorial erected by East Oregon Pioneers.

STA_8593-STH_8600Looking west toward some weather coming in.

 

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