LINN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

ALBANY, OR

Gilkey Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Gilkey Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAME:</b> Thomas Creek Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Linn
<b>STREAM:</b> Thomas Creek
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Scio
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to traffic
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 120 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1939
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> February 19, 1987
<b>DAMAGED:</b> 1997
<b>REPAIRED & REOPENED:</b> 1998
<b>REHABILITATED:</b> 2017

<b>Other Notes:</b> Gilkey Station was established when the railroad arrived in 1880 and was named in honor of Allen and William Gilkey.
Gilkey Covered Bridge Credit: Ian Sane

The Linn County Veterans Memorial Association is a non-profit organization located in Albany, Oregon. The association was established in 2002 with the purpose of constructing a memorial to honor and remember all veterans from Linn County who have served their country. The memorial was completed in 2004 and is located at Timber Linn Park.

The memorial consists of a central obelisk surrounded by smaller monuments and plaques honoring veterans from various wars and conflicts. It also includes a reflecting pool and an eternal flame. The association regularly hosts ceremonies and events at the memorial to commemorate important dates and honor veterans.

In addition to maintaining the memorial, the association also provides support and assistance to local veterans and their families. They offer programs and services such as financial assistance, counseling, and job training. The association is run by a board of volunteers and relies on donations and fundraising efforts to support their mission.

The Linn County Veterans Memorial Association is a vital part of the community, providing a place for remembrance and recognition of the sacrifices made by local veterans. It serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring those who have served and ensuring that their legacy is never forgotten.

LINN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ALBANY OR. US MID #8404100232

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact LINN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

LINN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 2739
ALBANY
OR
97321-0651

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LINN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8404100232
Name LINN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 331156853
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.636033, -123.110175
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 020400
US Census Block: 3021