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Oregon City & Its Covered Bridge
Oregon City, California, United States
A city in name-only these days, Oregon City features a few picturesque landmarks and bears plenty of historical significance to make it worth the slight detour next time you’re in the area.
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A stone's throw from North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, Oregon City packs plenty of historical significance worthy of a slight detour
Oregon City, California, United States
If you’ve made the journey to Table Mountain to take in the waterfalls and wildflowers, you may not have realized that Oregon City was just a stone’s throw away. At this point in its existence, it’s a city in name only, but it packs a few picturesque landmarks and bears plenty of historical significance to make it worth the slight detour next time you’re in the area.
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Established in 1848, Oregon City stands as a California Historic Landmark. Stop for a visit to see the remaining schoolhouse.
Oregon City, California, United States
The Oregon City School was built in 1877 and held classes until 1922, when a shortage of students forced its closure. It has since been transformed into a museum maintained by the Butte County Historical Society, serving as a unique time capsule from a forgotten time.
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The drive to Oregon City is worth it for the picture-worthy covered bridge alone.
Oregon City, California, United States
The Oregon City Covered Bridge is much more modern (having been built in 1983), but stands tall as a picture-worthy highlight that welcomes you into town.
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The town may be all but abandoned, but the charm of a previous time in Oregon City perseveres.
Oregon City, California, United States
But what really makes this trip special is the chance to reflect on an earlier age of this county’s history, and to capture a sense of the impact that California’s thrilling, short-lived gold rush had on these small mining communities.
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Swipe up and tap "More Details" to learn more about the Butte County Historical Society, which manages the Oregon City School.
Oregon City, California, United States
The Butte County Historical Society Museum tells the stories of the lives of people in Butte County from the early mining days to the present time.