The original Plat was laid out in 1845.
This plat was drawn up by William H. Willson and recorded
by the Marion County Clerk on March 22, 1850. It is unknown
who did the original survey.
(Source: "Bits for Breakfast: Who Platted Salem?"
Oregon Statesman. 26 April 1929, p. 4. Salem
Public Library Hugh Morrow Pamphlet Collection.)
