Courthouse Square Dayton, Oregon

Overview

Joel Palmer donated this block to be the home of Yamhill County Courthouse in the 1850s, but the honor went to Lafayette instead. Thus “Courthouse Square” never had a courthouse and became a park.

Courthouse Square Park, Dayton, Oregon — Courthouse Square Park (1850s), looking south to Ferry Street on a sunny winter evening. Dayton, Oregon, USA. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Location map of Courthouse Square, Dayton, Yamhill County, Oregon, USA.

Quick Facts on Courthouse Square

Go Historic ID

250762

names

Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square Park

location(s)

Dayton, Yamhill County, Oregon, USA

Address

Bounded by Third, Fourth, Ferry, and Main Sts

Postcode

97114

date(s)

1850