NORTH SANTIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GATES, OR

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North Santiam Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in the small town of Gates in Oregon. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the North Santiam River Valley, which includes the towns of Gates, Mill City, Lyons, and Stayton. The organization was founded in 1984 and has been actively collecting and documenting local history ever since.

The North Santiam Historical Society operates a museum in Gates that showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the area's history. The museum is open to the public on weekends from May through September and by appointment during the winter months. Visitors can learn about the early pioneers who settled in the area, the logging and mining industries that shaped the local economy, and the impact of natural disasters such as floods and wildfires.

In addition to operating the museum, the North Santiam Historical Society hosts regular events and activities that promote local history and culture. These include historical walking tours, guest speakers, and community celebrations such as the annual Santiam Heritage Days festival. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that features articles on local history and updates on society activities.

Overall, the North Santiam Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the rich history of the North Santiam River Valley and educating the public about the area's heritage.

NORTH SANTIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GATES OR. US MID #8404100585

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).

Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls SIlver Creek falls
Silver Creek waterfalls Silver Creek park map
Hannah Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Hannah 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> 105 Feet <b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1936 <b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979 <b>RESTORATION:</b> 2014 <b>Other Notes:</b> The bridge was named for pioneer John Joseph Hannah who arrived in Oregon by wagon train in 1853.
Winter weather Santiam Junction during the winter storm

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NORTH SANTIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 574
GATES
OR
97346

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MID # 8404100585
Name NORTH SANTIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 943118748
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.75517, -122.374264
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 047
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 3017