In 1998, Dennis Wiley (park manager at the time) first discovered the Newell Homestead site within Champoeg State Heritage Area after the field was plowed and 19th century artifacts were discovered on the surface of the ground. Mr. Wiley then Read More …
This thesis is based on the excavations of the Robert Newell farmstead (35MA41), excavated in 2002 and 2003 by the Oregon State University Department of Anthropology archaeological field school. Robert Newell lived at this farm from 1843-1854. Major architectural features, Read More …