John Bartlett Runey is recognized as the first settler to the Oregon area. His cabin was built in 1841.
In October of 1910, the Village of Oregon voted to place a levy against the taxable property of the Village to collect $200 for the support of the Free Public Library.
The Oregon business community gathered for a group photo when the World War I monument was erected in the village square in January 1920. This is the 1st WWI monument in the united states. A dedication ceremony took place later in June.
The old Water Tower gets a facelift and lights and becomes the Tin Man