Record 85/748 Catalog Record Portraits, Identified Exhibit Page Home Search Description  John H. Boon, Territorial Treasurer, 1855-1855; 1856-1859. Oregon State Treasurer, 1859-1862. Boon came to Oregon in 1845 to work with the Methodist Mission. In 1860 he built a small brick building to serve as a general store, but also used it as the State treasury until a new Treasurer replaced him. The building is still known locally as "Boon's Treasury."

Portraits -Courtesy of Oregon State Library John H. Boon, State Treasurer COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit line should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Oregon State Library.

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