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Heroism of Peter French Adores History of Oregon

Peter French owned one of the biggest cattle ranches in the state.  In 1878 he had his headquarters on the upper Blitzen River about 20 miles from its source in the Stein Mountains.  He started with 1200 head of cattle, and in his 6 years there he had 20,000 head.  

City
Stein Mountain
Location
Vertical File Biographies, Fr