Everything Dallas is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Dallas.
12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over and pay your respects at Salem Pioneer Cemetery, the final resting place for many of Oregon's earliest settlers. This cemetery was established in 1846 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal…
Marvel at the Union Street Railroad Bridge, a vertical lift bridge that once carried trains across the Willamette River. Imagine the rumble of locomotives and the shriek of whistles; this bridge was vital for connecting…
Pull over for a minute and imagine a Salem buzzing with excitement! This spot, where the Reed Opera House stands, was once *the* place to be. Built by Cyrus Reed and opening its doors on September 27, 1870, the Reed…
Salem, Oregon owes its existence to a fortunate confluence of river and valley. The Willamette River, a natural highway carving through the fertile valley floor, cemented Salem's role as a critical trading center.…
You're near the Boon Brick Store, built by a man who would become Oregon's first State Treasurer! John D. Boon, a prominent figure in early Oregon, constructed this building as a general store. He arrived in Oregon…
Right here in Salem stands a testament to ingenuity and community: the Willamette Heritage Center. In 1889, Thomas Kay, an English immigrant with a passion for textiles, established the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill on this…
You're about to cross a piece of Oregon history: the Ritner Creek Bridge, the last covered bridge that was ever on a state highway here. Back in 1927, Hamer and Curry Contractors built this bridge for just under $7,000,…
Driving by the Oregon State Hospital isn't just passing another building; it's a glimpse into the history of mental health treatment, both the good and the bad. Established in 1862 and later built in its current…
Pulling up on this side of Salem, you're passing the Oregon State Hospital Historic District, a place that once housed thousands of patients and played a significant role in the evolution of mental healthcare in Oregon.…
This unassuming spot was once Fort Yamhill, a key to maintaining order in a rapidly changing Oregon Territory. Established in 1856, the U.S. Army built Fort Yamhill to provide a military presence near the Grand Ronde…
This isn't just another school; it's a place carrying the weight of history for Native American education. Chemawa Indian School, still operating today, has a complex past.Founded on February 25, 1880, as an elementary…
Believe it or not, this peaceful spot was once a key military observation post. Fort Hoskins, established in 1856, wasn't your typical fortified fort. It was built to monitor the Coastal Indian Reservation. Soldiers…