The original courthouse, built in 1859, stands next to the Chamber of Commerce on W 2nd Street and features displays, slide shows and tapes. The courthouse was the seat of government for the largest county ever formed in the United States. In 1854, Wasco County covered 130,000 square miles from the Cascades to the Rockies.

Hours: Closed Nov-Feb.

In the front yard are wagons and a marble monument that once marked the grave of a steamboat pilot.

This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Oregon.

Location: 404 2nd St, The Dalles Oregon 97058 Telephone 541-296-4798

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Winter Folk Festival Florence January 23 thru January 24 Oregon Zoo Zoolights 2009 Portland continuing thru December 27 Mardi Gras Jambalaya Cook-Off Lincoln City January 30 Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show Eugene January 22 thru January 24 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5

Other upcoming events include: Rickreall Christmas Pageant Rickreall December 10 thru December 12 Winter Folk Festival Florence January 23 thru January 24 Parade of Lights Elgin December 5 Tinsel, Trees & Traditions: 150 Years of Christmas Portland continuing thru December 31 Silver Falls Christmas Festival Sublimity December 12 thru December 13