South Oswego, The Second Neighborhood Matthew Patton returned from the California gold rush with $10,000. He purchased part of the Collard Donation Land Claim in South Oswego and began exploring for iron. Patton played a pivotal role in the development of Oswego’s iron industry. He promoted his discovery and wealthy investors took note. By 1865 the Oregon Iron Company was … [Read more...] about 1883 South Oswego