THURSDAY NOV. 13TH
7:00 P.M.

OAK LODGE WATER DISTRICT OFFICES
14496 S.E. River Rd. @ Maple St.

Greetings Detectives:

In addition to our routine business items at our next meeting we are pleased to have guest speaker Lee Spurgeon join us to talk about how Donation Land Claims (DLC’s) began in Oregon, and what was involved in mapping a great Western wilderness.

(See the flier for more info.)

Lee is a licensed professional surveyor and comes from a family of professional surveyors. Lee will share stories about the early land surveys, how they were done, where they were recorded, how you can find out more about your own property, and why it is helpful to know about the DLC that you live on. He will also discuss the geopolitical climate that spurred the United States Congress to create Donation Land Claims. Lee has his business located in downtown Oregon City in a building whose history stretches back to the 19th century, and he loves historical research.

Join us on Nov.13th for a presentation you won’t want to miss.

Mike Schmeer
Chairman, Oak Lodge History Detectives