National Register Listings in Jackson County, Oregon
Ahlstrom, Nils, House
Anderson, Thomas N., House
Antelope Creek Covered Bridge
Ashland Cemetery
Ashland Depot Hotel, South Wing
Ashland Downtown Historic District
Ashland Masonic Lodge Building
Ashland Municipal Powerhouse
Ashland Oregon National Guard Armory
Ashland Railroad Addition Historic District
Atkinson, W. H., House
Baker, Sophenia Ish, House
Barclay-Klum House
Barnum Hotel
Beach, Baldwin, House
Beall, Robert Vinton, House
Beeson-Foss Ranch
Big Elk Guard Station
Boslough-Claycomb House
Bowne, Walter, House
BPOE Lodge No. 1168
Buckhorn Mineral Springs Resort
Bursell, Victor and Bertha, House
Butte Falls Ranger Station
Bybee, Frank E., House
Bybee, William, House
Camp White Station Hospital Administration Building
Campbell, Richard Posey, House
Carpenter, A.S.V., and Helen Bundy House
Carter, E. V., House
Carter, H. B., House
Carter-Fortmiller House
Central Point Public School
Chappell-Swedenburg House
Chavner Family House
Citizen's Banking & Trust Co. Building
Clark, Frank Chamberlain, House
Cooley-Neff Warehouse
Coolidge, Orlando, House
Corning Court Ensemble
Dead Indian Soda Springs Shelter
Driver, E. Raymond, House
Dunn, Patrick, Ranch
Dutchman Peak Lookout
Eagle Point National Cemetery
Eddings-Provost House
Eden Valley Orchard
Egan, H. Chandler and Alice B., House
Enders Building
Faber, Edward Charles, House
First Baptist Church
First National Bank, Vaupel Store and Oregon Hotel Buildings
Fish Lake Shelter
Fluhrer Bakery Building
Fredenburg, Andrew J., House
Furry, Frederic E., House
Gates, C. E. "Pop", House
Glenview Orchard Ensemble
Gold Hill High School
Grainger, G. M. and Kate, House
Hafer, Edgar F., House
Hanley, Michael, Farmstead
Hanscom Hall
Hargadine Cemetery
Hatch, Charles and Elizabeth, House
Hillcrest Orchard Historic District
Hover, George A., House
Imnaha Guard Station
IOOF Building
Jackson County Courthouse
Jacksonville Historic District
Jacksonville-to-Fort Klamath Military Wagon Road
Kane, E. C., House
Liberty Building
Lithia Park
Lithia Springs Hotel
Lodgepole Guard Station
Lost Creek Bridge
Lucas, Robert and Ruth, House and Mary E. Rose House
Madden-McCaskey House
McCall, John, House
McCredie, William, House
McKee Bridge
McKee Bridge Campground
McManus, Patrick F., House
Medford Carnegie Library
Medford Central Firehall
Medford Downtown Historic District
Medford Geneva-Minnesota Historic District
Medford Grocery Company Warehouse
Medford IOOF Cemetery
Medford Plaza Apartments
Medford Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot
Merritt, John W., House and Store
Mountain House
Mountain View Cemetery
Mt. Stella Lookout
Nininger, Amos and Vera, House
Orth, John, House
Parker Meadows Shelter
Parsons, Reginald, Dead Indian Lodge
Patton, Hamilton and Edith, House
Pedigrift, S. and Sarah J., House
Peerless Rooms Building
Peil, Emil and Alice Applegate, House
Pelton, John and Charlotte, House
Perozzi, Domingo, House
Pickel, Dr. E. B., Rental House
Pracht, Humboldt, House
Prospect Hotel
Putnam-Neff House
Reames, Alfred Evan, House
Reddy, Dr. John F. and Mary, House
Rich Gulch Diggings
Rock Point Hotel
Rogue Elk Hotel
Root-Banks House
Roper, Fordyce, House-Southern Oregon Hospital
Schuler Apartment Building
Shone-Charley House
Silsby, Col. William H., House
Siskiyou-Hargandine Historic District
Skidmore Academy Historic District
Snowy Butte Flour Mill
South Oakdale Historic District
Sparta Building
Squaw Peak Lookout
Star Ranger Station
Star Ranger Station Building, Old
Sweeney, Dr. Charles T. and Mary, House
Talent Elementary School
Taverner, George, House
Tayler-Phipps Building
Trinity Episcopal Church
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Union Creek Historic District
Van Hoevenberg, Henry, Jr., House
Wagner Creek School
Walker, John P., House
Washington Elementary School
Welch, Mathias, House
West Side Feed and Sale Stable
Whaleback Snow-Survey Cabin
White John B., House
Whited, Harry L., House
Whittle Garage Building
Wilkinson-Swem Building
Willow Prairie Cabin
Women's Civic Improvement Clubhouse
Woolen, Isaac, House
Wrangle Gap Shelter
About Jackson County
Jackson County Timeline
Jackson County, located in southern Oregon, has a rich history that spans several centuries. The region was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Rogue River, Shasta, and Takelma people, who lived off the land and developed complex cultures. European explorers, such as Spanish and British traders, started to arrive in the late 1700s, introducing a new era of contact and trade with the indigenous populations.
In the mid-1800s, Jackson County experienced a significant influx of settlers during the Oregon Trail migration. Prospectors seeking gold and natural resources also flocked to the area. The discovery of gold near Jacksonville in 1851 led to a gold rush, establishing the town as one of the major hubs in the region. However, as the gold reserves diminished, Jacksonville’s importance waned, and other communities like Medford began to grow.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries brought rapid development and growth to the region. The arrival of the railroad in the late 1880s opened up new opportunities for trade and transportation in Jackson County. Agriculture became a prominent industry, with orchards, vineyards, and dairy farms flourishing in the fertile valleys. The timber industry also thrived, with vast forests surrounding the county.
Modern-day Jackson County has evolved into a diverse and thriving region. The Great Depression and subsequent changes in the timber industry had a significant impact on the local economy. However, the area adapted and diversified its economy, with a focus on tourism, healthcare, education, and technology sectors. The county is now known for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreational activities, and the presence of esteemed institutions like Southern Oregon University.
Overall, Jackson County's history is one of resilience, adaptation, and growth. From its Native American roots to the Oregon Trail migration, gold rush, and subsequent economic changes, the county has continuously adapted to meet the needs of its residents while maintaining its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
In the mid-1800s, Jackson County experienced a significant influx of settlers during the Oregon Trail migration. Prospectors seeking gold and natural resources also flocked to the area. The discovery of gold near Jacksonville in 1851 led to a gold rush, establishing the town as one of the major hubs in the region. However, as the gold reserves diminished, Jacksonville’s importance waned, and other communities like Medford began to grow.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries brought rapid development and growth to the region. The arrival of the railroad in the late 1880s opened up new opportunities for trade and transportation in Jackson County. Agriculture became a prominent industry, with orchards, vineyards, and dairy farms flourishing in the fertile valleys. The timber industry also thrived, with vast forests surrounding the county.
Modern-day Jackson County has evolved into a diverse and thriving region. The Great Depression and subsequent changes in the timber industry had a significant impact on the local economy. However, the area adapted and diversified its economy, with a focus on tourism, healthcare, education, and technology sectors. The county is now known for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreational activities, and the presence of esteemed institutions like Southern Oregon University.
Overall, Jackson County's history is one of resilience, adaptation, and growth. From its Native American roots to the Oregon Trail migration, gold rush, and subsequent economic changes, the county has continuously adapted to meet the needs of its residents while maintaining its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Jackson County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Jackson County, Oregon.
- 1852 - Jackson County established as a county in the Oregon Territory
- 1853 - First county seat moved to Jacksonville
- 1855 - Construction of the Jacksonville Courthouse completed
- 1884 - Ashland becomes county seat, replacing Jacksonville
- 1920 - First commercial orchard established in Jackson County
- 1943 - Medford officially becomes the county seat
- 1964 - Completion of the Lost Creek Dam on the Rogue River
- 1972 - Creation of the Crater Lake National Park and Preserve
- 1984 - Completion of the Jackson County Expo
- 1991 - Expansion of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport