Dedication of Mark Memorial Park

The Dedication of Mark Memorial Park, July 25, 1948

Mark Family Reunion members and Marks Prairie Community neighbors at the dedication of the Mark Memorial park on July 25, 1948.
July 25, 1954
Back row left to right: Rollin Maddock, Julia (Mark) Allen, Sam Allen, Mary Caldwell, Byron Caldwell, Vest Mark, Al Chapman
Front: Harold Caldwell, daughter Nancy and wife May Caldwell.
Mark Monument designed and built by Sam and Julia Mark Allen using tombstones from the Mark Family Cemetery.

Markโ€™s Prairie Public School 1904

Souvenir program from 1904

Thank you Judi Hester Aus for sharing this awesome picture!

Wine Glass Painting Fundraiser

Join Us for an Afternoon of Wine, Painting & Fun!

For Tickets, click the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-prairie-historical-society-wine-glass-painting-fundraiser-tickets-78064498015?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR2t3RJo2saJh9oQsQ7zrfGw3I1kuQ5T4CLkFwKFc219B3FCOI7kWZVKG8M

Canby Now Podcast Interview

Thank you Canby Now Podcast for this great interview with Judi & Peggy about the history and future of Mark Prairie! Lots of history and stories about Mark Prairie through the years! Have a listen!

https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-ae8ib-c3910f

October Membership Meeting

Change of Venue

Please Note.ย  Due to lack of heating in the Schoolhouse, the October Membership Meeting and Social will now be held at the Canby Library, in the Willamette Room,which is just inside the front door to the left.

The Social begins at 6:15 pm, followed by the Membership Meeting at 6:30 pm. The Public is welcome to attend.ย  See you there!

Canby Library is located at 220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby.

4H at Mark Prairie

Current Mark Prairie Historical Society President Judi (Wolfer) Hester Aus has a long history with Mark Prairie! We are so happy she stepped up to lead the society into the future! Besides, she raised chickens so she has to be pretty awesome! – Erin

MPHS Secretary Erin Nelsen and Lucy, one of her 4 chickens, approve of this post!!

September Membership Meeting and Social Hour

Thank you to all who attended the Social Hour and Membership Meeting this past Wednesday! Lots of great ideas and suggestions were presented to help lead this organization into the future! Itโ€™s so exciting to be a part of it! Thank you everyone!

Mark Family Reunion 1927

Mark Family Reunion 1927

Recognize any of your ancestors?

A Blast from the Community Clubโ€™s Past

Circa 1961. A mock wedding honoring our very own Judi Hester Aus (Judith Wolfer). Starring Vesta Mark As the Best Man!