The stories of Yamhill County, OR
8 narrated audio stories from across Yamhill County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
McMinnville
How McMinnville Became Yamhill County’s Center
From settlement to storefronts, McMinnville’s rise reshaped county power.
Yamhill County Courthouse
When McMinnville Made It Official
How a county-seat fight gave McMinnville its defining courthouse.
Yamhill County Fairgrounds
When McMinnville Became a Music Town
A festival where the real show spilled off the stage.
downtown McMinnville
When Downtown Becomes the Stage
How a walkable downtown turned into a bluegrass gathering place.
McMinnville
The Name Newby Left on the Valley
How one settler’s land and hometown name shaped McMinnville.
Hotel Oregon
The Brick Hotel That Refused to Disappear
A downtown hotel’s second life through preservation and reuse.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
How McMinnville Landed the Spruce Goose
A father, a loss, and the giant aircraft that changed a town.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
How the Spruce Goose Found Its Last Harbor
A giant flying boat’s long trip from Long Beach to McMinnville.
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