Oregon Historical Quarterly

Abstract:

Jordan Valley, Oregon, located near state borders with both Idaho and Nevada, has a rich and diverse history, much of which is focused around nineteenth-century gold mining and associated immigration to the area. Economic opportunities associated with gold and agriculture brought migrants from across the United States and Europe, Basque immigrants, to the area. In this Local History Spotlight, longtime resident and museum curator Joanne Cunningham discusses the formation of the I-O-N Heritage Museum, which commemorates the rich cultural heritage of Jordan Valley.