History of Senator Wyden's Josephine County
Town Hall Meetings:
- January 9, 2008 - Grants Pass
- February 23, 2007 - Grants Pass
- January 12, 2006 - Grants Pass
- January 15, 2005 - Grants Pass
- January 14, 2004 - Grants Pass
- August 14, 2003 - Grants Pass
- April 3, 2002 - Grants Pass
- January 10, 2001 - Grants Pass
- April 16, 2000 - Cave Junction
- June 5, 1999 - Grants Pass
- August 9, 1998 - Grants Pass
- January 16, 1997 - Grants Pass
- May 17, 1996 - Grants Pass
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Josephine County History and General Information
Established: Jan. 22, 1856
"County Quick Facts" (from U.S. Census Bureau)
County Map (from ODOT)
Josephine County, named for Virginia “Josephine” Rollins, the first white woman to make this county her home, was established in 1856 out of the western portion of Jackson County. The county seat was originally located in Sailor Diggings (later Waldo), but in July of 1857 was relocated to Kerbyville, situated on the main route between the port of Crescent City, California and the gold fields.
Contact
County Seat: Courthouse, 500 NW 6th St., Grants Pass 97526; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 69, Grants Pass 97528
Phone: 541-474-5243 (General); 541-476-2309 (Court Administrator)
Fax: 541-474-5246
E-mail: aharvey@co.josephine.or.us
Web: www.co.josephine.or.us |
