Forest Grove (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738581170)

Forest Grove, one of the first settlements in the Oregon Territory, owes its name to its many varieties of trees. The first Euro-American settlers arrived in West Tualatin Plains in 1841 and were soon joined by other missionaries, including those fleeing the tragedy of the 1847 Whitman Massacre. Anticipating the inevitable emigrant migration, the missionaries hoped to teach the Native Americans about farming and religion. The rich soil and plentiful creeks made the area perfect for growing crops, and the abundant forests would provide a future lumber industry. Without any academic prospects, however, the area would not appeal to families. Two remarkable men, Rev. Harvey Clark and Rev. George Atkinson, and a feisty, lovable old woman named Tabitha Brown were determined to establish a school. Thanks to their combined efforts, an orphanage that began in a log cabin would grow into the prestigious institution of higher learning that exists today--Pacific University.

Author: Lisa Amato, Mary Jo Morelli, Friends of Historic Forest Grove
ISBN-10: 0738581178
ISBN-13: 9780738581170
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 08/09/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 54