Cascadia, Oregon
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Originally a stage stop on the Santiam Wagon Road, then a summer resort also known as Cascadia Mineral Springs,[2] Cascadia had a post office established in 1898. It maintains a ZIP code of 97329. The resort had a hotel established by George Geisendorfer, who was also the first postmaster. People were attracted to Cascadia because of its mineral spring water.[3] The property was sold to the state in 1940 and now is the site of the Script error: No such module "convert". Cascadia State Park.
Climate
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 2020 | 134 | — | |
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Transportation
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Cascadia Cave
Cascadia Cave is a shallow rock shelter located on private land along the South Santiam River in Cascadia State Park, Oregon. Archeologists used carbon dating from soil in the area to estimate the cave is between 8,000 and 10,000 years old.
History
Cascadia Cave is a significant archaeological and cultural site located near the South Santiam River in the Cascade Mountains near Sweet Home, Oregon. Situated east of the Cascadia community and adjacent to Cascadia State Park, the cave is a shallow rock shelter with a pronounced overhang. It holds deep cultural importance for the Santiam Band of the Kalapuya and Molala peoples.
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The South Santiam River was traditionally used as a food source by the Kalapuyan tribe, specifically the Santiam people. The tribe also utilized indigenous plants such as camas, hazelnuts, hops, tarweed, and wild onion that grew in the area.
The cave itself noted for its cultural and practical significance to the tribe as it is located along routes used for trade and travel. The nearby Soda Springs was used for medicinal purposes by the tribes and later was a popular spot for tourism due to the abundance of natural mineral water and springs in the area. [7]
Vandalism
Cascadia Cave has faced significant threats from vandalism and environmental degradation. Over the years, visitors have carved initials into the walls, applied paint over petroglyphs, and taken rubbings of the rock art, leading to severe scaling and erosion of many petroglyphs. Increased moisture from water pooling near the cave walls has accelerated the deterioration of the artwork.
In response to these challenges, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde,[8] the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and other tribal entities have collaborated with local and federal agencies to acquire the land from its private owners.[9] In 2022 ownership of Cascadia State Park and the cave was officially transferred to Linn County, with a Grande Ronde Elder, Dietrich Peters, representing the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde during the ceremony.[10]
See also
References
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External links
- Historic Images of Cascadia from Salem Public Library
- Cascadia State Park Brochure with History
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