Franklin B. Sprague
Franklin Burnet Sprague was an American military officer, businessman, and judge. He joined the Union Army during the Civil War, serving on the Oregon frontier. During his military service, Sprague explored much of Southern Oregon. While building a road near Fort Klamath, Sprague led a party into the Cascade Mountains to investigate Crater Lake. His party was the first to descend the 800foot caldera wall to reach the lakes shore. A month later, Sprague published an article highlighting the lakes unique beauty. Today, the Sprague River in southern Oregon bears his name.
Sprague was born on July 16, 1825 in Delaware, Ohio. His parents were Pardon and Mary Sprague. His father was stockman, hotel keeper, county sheriff, and state legislator. Sprague received a private education in a small school near his home. He later attended Ohio Wesleyan University in his home town.
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