CHAMPOEG MEETING AND FIRST GOVERNMENT

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On May 2, 1843, the white male settlers of the Willamette Valley and the Tuality Plains, after years of living under the rule of the Hudson's Bay Company, met at Champoeg. Following a debate and recount vote (52-50) in favor of "organization,"…

The recorded facing catches the sunrise.

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1618:4519:24
June solstice05:2420:1921:05
September equinox07:0018:3219:11
December solstice07:5015:4216:31

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

45.55531, -122.93637

Elevation 64 m (modelled from terrain)

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