Joseph P. Gaston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph P. Gaston

American railroad executive, journalist, historian based in Oregon

Date of Birth: 14-Nov-1833

Place of Birth: St. Clairsville, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1913

Profession: lawyer, editor, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Joseph P.
Gaston (November 14, 1833 – July 20, 1913) was an American railroad executive, journalist, and historian based in Oregon.
He is remembered as the namesake of Gaston, Oregon, the Joseph Gaston House, and the Gaston-Strong House.
Gaston was the first president of the Oregon Central Railroad and an outspoken opponent of railroad executive Ben Holladay.
He authored the three-volume Portland, Oregon, Its History and Builders and the four-volume The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811 to 1911.