SANTIAM HERITAGE FOUNDATION

STAYTON, 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

Santiam Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Stayton, Oregon. The foundation was established in 2000 with the aim of preserving and promoting the local heritage and history of the Santiam Canyon region. The foundation is run by a board of directors who work tirelessly to achieve its goals.

The foundation operates the Santiam Heritage Center, which is a museum that showcases the history of the region. The center has a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the region's early settlers, the timber industry, and the development of local communities. The center also hosts various events and educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and tours.

Santiam Heritage Foundation is also involved in several community projects aimed at preserving the region's heritage. The foundation has worked to restore several historic buildings in the area, including the Stayton-Jordan Bridge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The foundation also provides grants and scholarships to support local historical research and education.

In summary, Santiam Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage and history of the Santiam Canyon region. Through its museum, events, and community projects, the foundation works to educate, inspire, and engage the local community in the region's rich history.

SANTIAM HERITAGE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in STAYTON OR. US MID #8404100540

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 22,051 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact SANTIAM HERITAGE FOUNDATION

SANTIAM HERITAGE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 161
STAYTON
OR
97383-0161

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SANTIAM HERITAGE FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8404100540
Name SANTIAM HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name SANTIAM HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931318420
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 22,051
REVENUE 22,051
LAT/LONG 44.800019, -122.78577
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 047
US Census Tract: 010701
US Census Block: 2056