This mug is inspired by the gnarly textures and shapes of the Willamette Meteorite, located in the American Museum of Natural History. A replica of the meteorite is located in Eugene, Oregon, outside the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History on the University of Oregon campus. It is the largest meteorite found in North America and the sixth largest in the world. This replica stands near the Willamette Methodist Church in West Linn, Oregon about 2 miles southeast of the original location. In 1902, Ellis Hughes was the first European settler to recognize the meteorite's significance. Most large iron meteorites been moved to museums. American Museum of Natural History The Willamette Meteorite is made up of iron and nickel and was acquired by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in 1906. Over 8.5 kg of oxide–shale was present inside the pit, and nickel that was leached from the meteorite was found in … According to the traditions of the Clackamas, Tomanowos is a revered spiritual being that has healed and empowered the people of the …

After being displayed at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, it was donated to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City where it has since been on display.

At approximately 60 tons it appears to have fallen 80 thousand years ago. The Willamette Meteorite is the largest meteorite found in North America and is West Linn's most unique claim to fame. Willamette is the largest meteorite found in the United States. It began a tale of controversy almost the moment it was discovered in 1902.


At least, that’s what the Oregon Supreme Court said in 1905, when deciding who got to keep the Willamette Meteorite – the largest meteorite ever found in the United States, before or since. There are actually two replica meteorites in town you can visit. Hoba Meteorite Background: Resting where it was discovered, the Hoba meteorite is the largest space rock found so far on Earth. Here’s the story: Ellis Hughes, a settler in the West Linn area, near the Tualatin River, was out prospecting for minerals with a friend in 1902. In 1905 the meteorite was purchased by Mrs. William E. Dodge for $26,000 (around $680,000 in 2011). Over 100 meteorites hit the Earth each year.

Hughes attempted to claim ownership of the meteorite, and secretly moved it to his own land. The historic Willamette Meteorite is a sacred icon to the Oregon-based Clackamas Indians. There was no i Meteorite Mug, 10-11 ounce size, Inspired by the Willamette Meteorite in the American Museum of Natural History (SP153) This mug is inspired by the gnarly textures and shapes of the Willamette Meteorite, located in the American Museum of Natural History.