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Warner Creek Cheese Billboard
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Warner Creek Cheese billboard, including a 3D sculpture of a mouse with cheese, in front of a small, brick building. Located off the State Highway near Hillsboro. The Warner Creek Cheese Factory moved to Hillsboro in 1971. In 1985, the factory was sold to a different owner, however, the sign remained to attract customers.
1986
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W012R0M
WHi 106749
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