The land that became the city of Newberg played a crucial role in the founding of the state of Oregon. It provided the second permanent encampment after Fort Astoria for trappers coming to the Pacific Northwest. Ewing Young came to Oregon in 1834; claiming as his own a vast stretch of land around his home in the Chehalem Valley. When Ewing died without a will; nearby residents gathered to settle Ewing�s estate. This event led directly to the vote at Champoeg to make Oregon part of the United States. The town�s name was given by pioneer Sebastian Brutscher after his Bavarian hometown of Neuburg. Other settlers arrived; and soon Newberg was a thriving pioneer town. Among the new settlers were members of the Friends Church; who set up an academy that is today one of the premier Christian universities in the country. Newberg was also home or way station to two U.S. presidents.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy SHWfine0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Gem!By Pat KruseWhen I purchased the book I thought it would be something I could just thumb through and look at the pictures but I was so wrong. It is wonderful and I was mesmerized from beginning to end. I read every word and had a magnifying glass nearby so I could better see the little details in the pictures. I cannot imagine how much time and effort went into creating this little gem. As a full time desert resident. I remember many of the events that are included in the book. They didnt seem so important at the time but in retrospect. they were very important. Leo Mallette has done a wonderful job of compiling an amazing amount of history into one very enjoyable and well written book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great ReadingBy Brad StraumanIn "Images of America: Rancho Mirage." Leo Mallette chronicles the history of Rancho Mirage through interesting narratives. His extensive use of wonderful photographs gives us a pictorial historical perspective with which we can see the development of this very popular area of California. as well as the influence that political and show business figures had in its evolution. It is well researched. well written. and makes quite interesting reading for anyone interested in geographical history.
