Salem, Oregon: Grave of the Wonder Cow

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Salem, Oregon - Grave of the Wonder Cow

At the Oregon State Fairgrounds a grave, between the Poultry building and the Forster Livestock Pavilion (the "Cow Barn"). The headstone reads

Vive La France No. 319616
THE WONDER COW, Held 3 World Records
at One Time, Produced in 6 years, test 5332 Lbs. Fat
Grand Champion P.I., Portland Ore, 1919

P.I. stands for Pacific International-known as the "Pacific International Livestock Exposition". There is a line at the bottom of the headstone which reads "Pickard Bros. Marion Ore." [Sara Whitworth, 09/09/2005]

Grave of the Wonder Cow:
Address: Salem, OR
Admission: Free except during the fair.

Salem, Oregon - Grave of Champion Milk-Producing Cow

There is a grave of a "famous" milk cow from the late 1800s. It is now on the grounds of the Oregon State Fairgrounds. The record was set for giving the most milk at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, OR. I saw it last year at the fair -- for more details from me you will have to wait 'til next year! [anon., 01/21/2001]

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May 25, 2012