2007-03-26 09:28:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Portland
I don't know if it was actually known as "death valley", but certainly the term they used was very close to that. Because of the weather, lung ailments were frequent, such as influenza and pneumonia. The first pioneers also recognized the valley as being one where illness was more rampant than other geographic areas. Especially considering not having the shelter and heating choices we do today.
2007-03-26 16:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always heard it was called the 'valley of sickness'.
2007-03-27 09:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by prekinpdx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not true.
The river was loaded with fish and the valley is fertile and wet. I am quite sure that it was not called Death Valley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willamette_Valley
2007-03-26 09:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard anyone here calling it that.
It is a Superfund site though.
2007-03-26 11:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by brassinpocket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋