The experiences of the Grave Creek Indians of southwestern Oregon mirror those of the other tribes in the region. They however hardly survived the 1850s
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Joe Lane’s Report of the Rogue River battle at Evans Creek, 1853
In 1853, the Oregon Territorial militia commanded by General Joseph Lane was fighting a series of battles in the Rogue River valley, the main battle
Treaty of Peace with the Rogue River Tribes, September 8, 1853
Previous to the seven ratified treaties with the tribes of western Oregon there were two treaties of peace with the Rogue River tribes. The treaty
Bristow’s Proposal for the Millpoo Ilihee and Camas Swale Post Offices, Lane County,1854
In the 1850s, American settlers were just setting up their communities, and towns, throughout the Oregon Territory. The earliest pioneers had arrived in 1830s, and
Two Treaties of General Joseph Lane and Chief Jo, Rogue River
This is an article meant to clear up some mistaken histories. In the past historians have mixed up the two treaties and the meetings between