19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Oregon

 

 

Lafayette Locks

 

MAPS

Yamhill County – 1928


Township 4 S. Range 4 W., Lafayette, McMinnville, St. Joseph, Howe – 1928


Township 4 S. Range 3 W., Lafayette, Crawford, Dayton, Oaklawn, Weston Ldg – 1928


GENERAL

Chronicling America
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the canal.

 

General Laws of the State of Oregon – 1876
An Act to provide for construction of the locks begins on page 70.

 

Government locks, Lafayette, Oregon

A historical photo.


Lafayette

Includes a brief history of the canal.


Lafayette Lock
A brief history and description of the locks.

 

Lafayette Locks Historical Park

Includes a brief history of the Yamhill Locks and Transportation Company.


Lafayette Locks Postcard
A historical postcard of the canal.

 

McMinnville 100 Years Ago

Includes a brief history and description of the canal.   Current photos.


National Register of Historic Places Registration Form – Yamhill River Lock and Dam

Includes a description of the lock and dam.


The Oregon Companion
A brief history of the locks is on page 208.

 

Yamhill River lock and dam
An extensive history and description of the dam and lock.   Historical photos.

 

Yamhill River lock and dam facts for kids

Rev. September, 2024