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Downtown Government Camp, Oregon, photographed by Kingofthedead in March 2017

Why Is It Called Government Camp?

The name traces back to an 1849 military wagon crossing of the Barlow Road. Here is the short history behind the village many visitors call Govy.

Why Is It Called Government Camp?

The name traces back to an 1849 military wagon crossing of the Barlow Road. Here is the short history behind the village many visitors call Govy.