Skinner Butte, Eugene

Name: Skinner Butte
Address: 10 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, 97401, United States

#6 among attractions in Eugene

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Skinner Butte is a prominent hill on the north edge of downtown Eugene, Oregon, near the Willamette River. A local landmark, it honors city founder Eugene Skinner and is the site of the municipal Skinner Butte Park. During the early 1920s, the city's Ku Klux Klan members etched the letters "KKK" into the side of the butte and installed a cross near the top. Local Klan members were said to have burned the cross during meetings. The letters were removed and replaced with the letter "O" in the late 1920s. The cross was replaced several times since the Klan first erected it. However, the cross wasn't permanently removed until 1997. ()

Elevation: 623 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°3'30"N, 123°5'38"W

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10 Cheshire AveCity Central (Downtown Eugene)Eugene 97401 United States

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Skinner Butte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WOW Hall, Hayward Field, Valley River Center, 5th St Public Market.

0.5 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
WOW Hall, Eugene
13 min walk • The W.O.W. Hall, also stylized as WOW Hall, is a performing arts venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The hall was bought in 1906 by the Woodmen of the World lodge, and later in 1932 the they built the current structure, which was the most expensive building built in Eugene that year at $8,000.
1.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hayward Field, Eugene
41 min walk • Hayward Field, a world-renowned track and field stadium situated in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, stands as a testament to the city's long-standing affection for athletics, earning it the nickname "Track Town, USA." This historic venue has been at the epicenter of...
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Valley River Center, Eugene
24 min walk • Valley River Center is a super-regional-class shopping mall located in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. It is the largest shopping center between Portland and Sacramento. The mall features over 90 local and national stores and restaurants. Anchor stores include JCPenney, Macy's, Regal Cinemas, and Round One Entertainment.
~1940 ftSE
44°3'15"N • 123°5'20"W
5th St Public Market, Eugene
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miS
Park
Kesey Square, Eugene
15 min walk • Kesey Square, formerly known as Broadway Plaza, is a public square at the southeast corner of Broadway and Willamette Street in downtown Eugene, Oregon, in the United States.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene
10 min walk • The Hult Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Eugene, Oregon. The Hult Center is located downtown on Willamette Street between 6th & 7th Avenues, adjacent to the Graduate Eugene and Conference Center.
~840 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, Eugene
5 min walk • The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, or Castle on the Hill, in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is a Victorian-era residence that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is named for the three families who called it home over the years. The house is now open for public tours and pre-arranged private events.
0.7 miS
Church
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Eugene
18 min walk • The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Eugene, Oregon, United States, was established in 1887. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Department store
McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, Eugene
13 min walk • The McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, also known as the Tiffany Building, is a four-story commercial structure in Eugene, Oregon.
0.6 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The Shedd Institute, Eugene
16 min walk • The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, is a performing arts company, cultural arts center, and community music school in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
McDonald Theatre, Eugene
17 min walk • McDonald Theatre is a theater and music venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as a movie house, the building was converted to a theater for performing arts, and is still in business.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skinner Butte?

Nearby attractions include Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, Eugene (5 min walk), Ya Po Ah Terrace, Eugene (6 min walk), Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene (10 min walk), Washington Jefferson Park, Eugene (11 min walk).

How to get to Skinner Butte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skinner Butte:

Train

Eugene-Springfield (6 min walk)

Bus

Lane Transit District - Eugene Station (18 min walk)
Greyhound Bus Station (18 min walk)