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Scattercreek Junction Antiques
21641 Main Street NE
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-1068
scattercreekjunction@centurytel.net
Hours: Daily 11AM to 5PM, Sunday 12PM to 5PM
Cafe: Click here for full menu
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Come in and browse through our store, located in the
beautiful, historic Jacob Miley house, built in 1865!
We have a large first floor, and four rooms full of
antiques and collectibles upstairs. Our cafe in the
back is always serving tasty treats.
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Aurora's History
As a popular National Historic District,
Aurora offers a unique story that you
will want to experience! Settled in 1856
by a group of Christians who followed
their leader Dr. William Keil from
Missouri over the Oregon trail, they
formed the only successful 19th
century utopian community in the west.
Mainly German, this group of some 600
souls collectively owned 18,000 acres
here and embraced the Golden Rule.
The "Colony" lasted until 1883 after Dr.
Keil died.
During the years that the group
thrived,the people of Aurora Mills or
"Dutchtown", at it was also called, were
well regarded throughout Oregon.
Known particularly for their brass bands
with original music, they were also
recognized for tidy orchards, fine textile
work, handmade furniture and tasty
German-style cooking.
Today visitors can experience life in the colony by visiting the Old
Aurora Colony Museum's 5-building complex including two
furnished colony homes. Many of Aurora's historic buildings are
also filled with antiques and speciality shops. The hospitality that
began 150 years ago survives today!