Silver shipment being escorted by the Cavalry down an early military road.

As settlers moved West, the United States built army outposts to provide protection. When mining flourished, the federal government provided military escorts for precious ore shipments and payrolls. The Army built military roads through the area, often following existing trails established by wildlife, Native Americans and early emigrants. Many of our modern roads evolved from these military roads.

Address: B Street and Main (Eastern Oregon Precious Metals)

Artist: Don Prechtel and R.E. Pierce (painted in 1996)