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History Timeline
Each month, the Historic Timeline is written by Gerald Neath, and examines important events that happened 10, 25, 50, and 100 years ago.
100 years ago, local businessmen hosted a reception dinner at the Portland Hotel for returning soldiers and sailors.
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Historic Timeline
Each month, the Historic Timeline is written by Gerald Neath, and examines important events that happened 10, 25, 50, and 100 years ago.
Read about William M. Johnson who has become the only serviceman of the Village of Oregon killed in action during World War I. 
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Historic Timeline
Each month, the Historic Timeline is written by Gerald Neath, and examines important events that happened 10, 25, 50, and 100 years ago.
Oregon Celebrates Armistice Day 1918: The declaration of 11th November 1918 ending World War I. 
Pledgers Cream Station
Charles (“Buck”) and Belle Pledger, their daughter, Vera, and their niece, Audrey are in front of the shop (1928). The Pledger Cream Station was located on Park Street where the Village Hall is located, and was torn down to make room for the new Village Hall built in the 1940s. Charles (Buck) continued his business in a small building next to their home on North Main Street.
Snow Storms in Oregon’s History
Veteran Information Form
Do you have war or conflict information you could share with us? Download and fill out this form. We welcome your photos and details!
Contact Us
Oregon Area Historical Society
Location: 159 West Lincoln Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Mail: P.O. Box 262, Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-8961
Hours
Tuesdays: 10am – 4pm
Saturdays in June, July, August: 12pm – 4pm
First Saturday of the month Sept-May: noon – 4pm
Arriving from North: Proceed south along Main Street (Cty MM) to the light at Netherwood St. Continue three blocks to Lincoln Street and turn right. Travel one block to Market St. The OAHS building is at the corner of Lincoln and Market.
Arriving from South: Proceed north along Janesville Street, which will join Main St. in the downtown part of the village. Continue north on Main Street to Lincoln Street and turn left. Travel one block to Market St. The OAHS building is at the corner of Lincoln and Market.
