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42-543: It rises in the high Cascades in eastern Linn county, northwest of Three Fingered Jack in the Willamette National Forest . It flows north through the mountains past Marion Forks , receiving the drainage from the western slope of Mount Jefferson . Near Mount Jefferson it turns sharply west, descending through a canyon past Idanha and Detroit to Niagara County Park where the valley begins to widen and some agriculture use begins. Continuing west,

84-684: A unicameral or single body. At that time the title of the legislature was the Legislative Committee and it consisted of nine elected representatives apportioned by population to the four established districts (which later became counties). The Organic Laws required the legislature to meet in June and December of each year. The first meeting of the 1844 legislature took place June 18 at the home of Felix Hathaway in Oregon City. This session lasted until June 27, and another session

126-506: A 3/4ths vote, apportion the legislators among the districts, create post offices, levy taxes, declare war, organize and call out the militia, create lower courts, pass laws concerning the general welfare of the region, regulate trade with the Native Americans, regulate liquor sale and manufacture, and regulate the police power of the government, among other powers. Meetings continued to be in June and December. With these changes,

168-434: A female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 39.2 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 45,832 and the median income for a family was $ 55,320. Males had a median income of $ 44,450 versus $ 32,055 for females. The per capita income for

210-406: A month later, when the new territorial governor Joseph Lane arrived, however, he rescinded the law as unconstitutional and the coins were collected and removed from circulation. For the legislative session Ralph Wilcox was chosen as speaker, but he resigned from the post. Stephen Meek served as the doorkeeper, William G. T’Vault as a clerk, and William Holmes as sergeant at arms. Members of

252-582: A session was organized that conducted the final business of the Provisional Government. The session lasted until February 16. During this session a law forbidding the sale of firearms and supplies to Native Americans was repealed, and a law was passed to authorize the minting of gold coins. The law concerning the coins allowed for the creation of the Beaver Coins , which had a higher gold content than United States minted coins. Less than

294-438: A special session of the legislature met August 5 until August 20 in Oregon City. On August 11, 1845 at the introduction of Jesse Applegate the body passed a law against dueling within a half hour that Governor Abernethy also signed within 30 minutes of the bill's introduction. A new legislature met beginning on December 2, with Robert Newell serving as the speaker of the body through December 10 and Henry A. G. Lee assuming

336-554: A wide variety of specialty crops such as common and perennial ryegrass. Linn County is also home to the only emery mine in the United States, and the production of manufactured and motor homes. A variety of flora and fauna occur in Linn County. Fauna include mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Trees include a variety of oaks and conifers as well as other species such as Salix sessilifolia . The Rough-skinned Newt

378-545: Is a common amphibian occurring in the oak woodlands of the county. Carpenter Mountain , one of the highest points in the western Cascades is located in Linn County, although road access to the peak is only possible through Lane County. Linn County has only supported a Democrat for president four times since 1920, and only twice since 1940. Jimmy Carter is the last Democrat to carry the county, in 1976 . In 2012 Mitt Romney won 56.28 percent to incumbent president Obama's 39.63 percent, and Obama's 2008 result of 42.64 percent

420-497: Is a location of many wildlife species. This headwaters area is a breeding location for amphibians including the rough-skinned newt . Ten cities draw their drinking water from the North Santiam watershed: Detroit , Gates , Idanha , Jefferson , Lyons , Mehama , Mill City , Salem , Stayton , and Turner . Linn County, Oregon Linn County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon . As of

462-666: Is located in the Willamette Valley . In 2010, the center of population of Oregon was located in Linn County, near the city of Lyons . On December 28, 1847, the Provisional Legislature created Linn County from the southern portion of Champoeg (later Marion ) County. The boundaries were altered in 1851 and 1854 with the creation of Lane and Wasco Counties. The county seat was originally located in Calapooia (later known as Brownsville ), but in 1851

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504-675: Is the best by a Democrat since Michael Dukakis in a 1988 election affected by a major drought . In January 2013, Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller gained national attention for a letter he sent to then Vice-president Joe Biden , informing Biden that he [Mueller] would not enforce any federal firearms laws he considered to be "offending the constitutional rights of my citizens." He further stated that he would not permit federal officers to come to his county to enforce such laws. 44°38′N 123°05′W  /  44.63°N 123.09°W  / 44.63; -123.09 Provisional Legislature of Oregon The Provisional Legislature of Oregon

546-646: The 2023 census population estimates , the population was 131,496. The county seat is Albany . The county is named in the honor of Lewis F. Linn , a U.S. Senator from Missouri who advocated the American settlement of the Oregon Country . Linn County comprises the Albany, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the Portland - Vancouver - Salem , OR- WA Combined Statistical Area . It

588-491: The Rocky Mountains . A new bicameral territorial legislature was created with an upper chamber Council and lower chamber House. These bodies met for the first time on July 16, 1849, with some members of the provisional legislature continuing into the new government, including David Hill, Asa Lovejoy, Samuel Parker, and Absalom J. Hembree. Upon statehood in 1859, the territorial legislature would be transformed into

630-590: The Organic Laws of Oregon as a pseudo-constitution that was subsequently ratified on July 5, 1843. This document created the government and authorized a provisional legislature of nine people. On May 16, the nine-person committee of James A. O'Neil , Robert Moore , William H. Gray , William P. Dougherty , David Hill , Robert Shortess , Thomas J. Hubbard , Robert Newell , and Alanson Beers met for three days to draft laws. The group met again for two days starting on June 16, with George LeBreton serving as

672-581: The Territorial Legislature passed an act establishing Albany as the county seat. A special election in 1856 reaffirmed Albany as the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,309 square miles (5,980 km ), of which 2,290 square miles (5,900 km ) is land and 19 square miles (49 km ) (0.8%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 128,610 people,

714-463: The United States in 1848. The body was first termed the Legislative Committee and later renamed the House of Representatives. Over the course of its six-year history the legislature passed laws, including taxation and liquor regulation, and created an army to deal with conflicts with Native Americans . Many of the legislators would become prominent figures during the territorial years of Oregon. At first

756-429: The age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under

798-467: The age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 37,518, and the median income for a family was $ 44,188. Males had a median income of $ 35,586 versus $ 24,073 for females. The per capita income for

840-404: The back every six months, until the person left the region. Members of the legislature and the districts they represented (McCarver served as the speaker of the body with John E. Long as the recorder): The 1845 legislature met three different times, under two different structures. First, from June 24 to July 5, 1845, the legislature met in Oregon City, first at the home of John E. Long and then

882-580: The body was a small committee of nine people, but the group was altered when the Organic Laws of Oregon were revised in 1845 with the legislative branch of the Provisional Government becoming the Oregon House of Representatives with a minimum of 13 members. Once the government was dissolved in 1849, all the laws remained in effect, except for the one that authorized the minting of coins. Territorial Governor Joseph Lane nullified that law, because it

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924-473: The command of Henry A. G. Lee were sent immediately to The Dalles in what was the beginning of the Cayuse War . A large force under the command of Cornelius Gilliam was then organized and sent to punish those responsible for the massacre. On December 23, the group created Benton District out of the southern section of Polk District, naming the new district for Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton . In

966-520: The county was $ 17,633. About 8.90% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.80% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over. Principal industries are wood products, agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. Linn County's economy relies heavily on the lumber and wood products industry; in 1990, this industry accounted for 40% of the county's manufacturing jobs. The climate and soil conditions provide one of Oregon's most diversified agriculture areas, allowing

1008-490: The county was $ 22,165. About 11.0% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 103,069 people, 39,541 households, and 28,232 families living in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (17 people/km ). There were 42,521 housing units at an average density of 19 units per square mile (7.3/km ). The racial makeup of

1050-484: The county was 90.6% white, 1.3% American Indian, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 22.9% were German , 14.1% were English , 12.7% were Irish , and 7.1% were American . Of the 45,204 households, 32.1% had children under age 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had

1092-414: The county was 93.20% White , 0.32% Black or African American , 1.27% Native American , 0.78% Asian , 0.15% Pacific Islander , 1.80% from other races , and 2.49% from two or more races. 4.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.2% were of German , 13.0% American , 11.2% English and 8.6% Irish ancestry. There were 39,541 households, out of which 32.00% had children under

1134-618: The home of Theophilus R. Magruder , with Morton M. McCarver serving as the speaker of the group. After this, the Organic Laws were replaced with the Organic Act of 1845, which altered the legislature in several ways. First the number of representatives was increased to include a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 61. Second, the name was changed to the House of Representatives. All members of the body were to be elected by popular vote with vacancies filled using special elections. The body also received new powers to impeach any civil official by

1176-673: The legislature and the districts they represented: On June 15, 1846, the Oregon Treaty was signed with Great Britain, which settled the dispute over sovereignty of the Oregon Country. On August 13, 1848, the United States Congress created the Oregon Territory out of the land between California and the 49th parallel (this served as the border with Britain's North American colonies) and west of

1218-632: The legislature met from December 7 to 28 at the Methodist Church in Oregon City. On the second day of this meeting at Main and Seventh streets, news of the Whitman massacre , which occurred on November 29, 1847, was delivered to the legislature by Governor Abernethy . This event would dominate the remainder of the session as the Provisional Government worked with the Hudson's Bay Company to send an army east to Walla Walla . Forty-two men under

1260-508: The legislature, Robert Newell was chosen as the speaker of the group with Calvin W. Cook as clerk. Members of the legislature and the districts they represented: The Provisional Legislature met for two sessions in late 1848 and early 1849. The first session, from December 5 to December 13, never formally organized as so many of the representatives had traveled south for the California Gold Rush . Beginning on February 5,

1302-604: The lower North Santiam River supports spring chinook salmon and summer steelhead . In the reaches upstream of the dam, the river is managed mainly as a stocked -trout fishery. Near the stream's source at Santiam Lake in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness , native cutthroat trout , rainbow trout, and introduced brook trout are also found. The headwaters of Marion Creek, a tributary of the North Santiam River, originate at Marion Lake , which

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1344-407: The mountains west of Detroit to form Detroit Lake for flood control. Detroit Lake State Park is along the northern shore of the lake. In the 19th century, the canyon of the North Santiam River provided a formidable obstacle to settlers. The construction of a railroad in 1887 opened up the canyon to settlement and logging of the surrounding mountains. Blocked by Big Cliff Dam near Mill City,

1386-633: The official capital and introduced income and property taxes that replaced an 1843 subscription program used to finance the government's activities. Other business included a ban on hard liquor, the incorporation of Oregon City, approval for the Barlow Road around Mount Hood , incorporation of the Multnomah Circulating Library , and incorporation of the Oregon Institute . At the meetings John E. Long served as

1428-455: The post until the conclusion of the session on December 19. Polk District was created during the session, with the bill passed on December 19. John E. Long served as the recorder and Theophilus R. Magruder as the sergeant at arms for the group. The same people who served in the summer session also served in the December session. These sessions of the legislature designated Oregon City as

1470-475: The racial makeup of the county was 81% non-Hispanic white, .5% African American, 1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 5.9% of two or more races, and 9.8% Hispanic. As of the 2010 census , there were 116,672 people, 45,204 households, and 30,976 families living in the county. The population density was 50.9 inhabitants per square mile (19.7/km ). There were 48,821 housing units at an average density of 21.3 units per square mile (8.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of

1512-402: The recorder and Moore as the chairman for both sets of meetings. The laws drafted became the Organic Laws of Oregon and were ratified on July 5. Committees on land claims, appropriations, military, the judiciary, and districting were also formed at that meeting. The organic laws were based on the laws of Iowa Territory . The document outlined the legislative branch and its powers, vested in

1554-487: The recorder, Frederick Prigg as the clerk, a Mr. Shaw as the sergeant at arms , and two people as chaplains. Members of the legislature and the districts they represented: After hearing the news that the United States had informed Britain it would be ending its obligations under the Treaty of 1818 and looking for a division of the Oregon Country , the legislature scaled back its agenda. One piece of legislation passed

1596-741: The river flows past Gates , Mill City and Mehama . It emerges through the foothills into the Willamette Valley near Stayton , then flows 15 miles (24 km) southwest through the valley where it joins the South Santiam River to form the Santiam River. The confluence is approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the confluence of the Santiam and the Willamette River . It is impounded by Detroit Dam in

1638-473: Was a pilotage law that set standards and licensed boat pilots at the mouth of the Columbia River. The 1846 legislature met in the home of Henry Montgomery Knighton in Oregon City from December 1 through 19, with Asa Lovejoy serving as the speaker and leader. Noah Huber served as a clerk and Knighton as sergeant at arms. Members of the legislature and the districts they represented: In 1847

1680-458: Was held from December 16 to 21 at the residence of John E. Long , also in Oregon City. At the December meeting, Executive Committee members Peter G. Stewart and Osborne Russell presented a message to the group regarding the opposing claims of the United States and Great Britain . Among the laws passed during the 1844 session was the "Lash Law", which banned Blacks from living in the territory with violators subject to 20–39 lashes across

1722-642: Was in conflict with Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution , giving Congress the sole right to coin money, thus ending production of the Beaver Coins . On May 2, 1843, by a vote of 52 to 50, the European American settlers of the Oregon Country (mainly those from the Willamette Valley ), created a provisional government at Champoeg . In May and June, a nine-person committee met in Oregon City and drafted

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1764-709: Was the single-chamber legislative body of the Provisional Government of Oregon . It served the Oregon Country of the Pacific Northwest of North America from 1843 until early 1849 at a time when no country had sovereignty over the region. This democratically elected legislature became the Oregon Territorial Legislature when the territorial authorities arrived after the creation of the Oregon Territory by

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