Willamette Stone Heritage Park
Hidden in Portland’s West Hills, a 170-year-old marker literally stakes out the Pacific Northwest.

📜 Historic marker for land surveys in Oregon and Washington.
🔍 Established in 1851 as the Initial Point of the Willamette Meridian.

Why Go

🌳 Bucolic, quiet, and mysterious setting.
🚶 Easy walk to the stone and interpretive plaques.
📜 Contemplate enormous historical significance for property lines.
📚 Interpretive plaques explain historical significance.

Why Avoid

⚠️ GPS may lead to gated community; follow signs carefully for park access.
🚗 Winding Skyline Boulevard requires careful navigation.

Tips

🚫 Avoid transporting ash, olive, or white fringe tree materials due to emerald ash borer quarantine.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm.

🅿️ Parking Small parking area off Skyline Boulevard.

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