Cave Junction, Mining heritage city in Southern Oregon, United States.
Cave Junction stands at the intersection of Redwood Highway and Caves Highway, surrounded by the Siskiyou Mountains at 480 meters elevation.
The discovery of gold near Waldo by two sailors who left their ship in Crescent City initiated settlement in the Illinois Valley region.
The Takelma Indians maintained their presence in the Illinois Valley until the 1850s gold discovery led to the Rogue River Wars.
The Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce at Cave Junction provides visitor information, trip planning assistance, and local business resources.
The Illinois Valley near Cave Junction yielded Oregon's first gold discovery and its largest gold nugget, weighing 7.7 kilograms.
Location: Josephine County
Inception: 1948
Elevation above the sea: 480 m
Website: http://cavejunctionoregon.us
GPS coordinates: 42.16667,-123.64694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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