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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
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Young visitor holds a "Jumping Jack" he made while visiting the park. "Jumping Jacks" are an old-style toy.

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Did You Know?
The Whitmans’ mission was important to early Oregon Trail travelers. Those who were sick, tired, or hungry or who needed a wagon fixed would make the side trip to the mission. Some would spend the winter with the Whitmans before continuing on to the Willamette Valley.
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Last Updated: October 26, 2008 at 18:56 MST