In the fall of '52 four men in the willamette Valley formed themselves into a co-partnership for mining purposes, and with their horses and provisions went to Jackson Creek to try their fortune at mining.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
We all determined to go to the willamette Valley.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
Four hundred acres of ground adjoining the principal residence district, overlooking the willamette River, were set aside for this purpose.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews