Josephine County, Administrative county in southwestern Oregon, United States.
Josephine County spans 1,641 square miles across southwestern Oregon, featuring dense forests, rolling mountains, and the meandering Rogue River through its territory.
The county formed in 1856 following a gold rush at Sailor Diggings, which attracted numerous settlers and led to its separation from Jackson County.
Multiple Native American tribes inhabited the region before European settlement, with their heritage still evident in local place names and archaeological sites.
The county operates under Pacific Time Zone and maintains governmental services from its administrative center in Grants Pass, serving over 88,000 residents.
During the early 20th century, local business leaders formed the Grants Pass Cavemen club, wearing animal skins and organizing distinctive community events.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 1856
Capital city: Grants Pass
Shares border with: Douglas County, Jackson County, Siskiyou County, Del Norte County, Curry County
Website: http://co.josephine.or.us
GPS coordinates: 42.36000,-123.56000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49
Oregon Vortex
41.7 km
Wolf Creek Inn
39.7 km
Kalmiopsis Wilderness
34.3 km
Red Buttes Wilderness
41.8 km
Valley of the Rogue State Park
34.2 km
Oregon Caves Chateau
31.7 km
Wild Rogue Wilderness
48.1 km
Rogue River Ranch
47.9 km
Zane Grey Cabin
43 km
McKee Bridge
47.9 km
Oregon Caves Historic District
32.1 km
Grave Creek Bridge
34.2 km
Rand Ranger Station
26.5 km
Whisky Creek Cabin
34 km
Chavner Family House
43.9 km
Fort Lane
48.5 km
Cedar Guard Station
25.9 km
Wimer Bridge
39.1 km
Newman United Methodist Church
21.5 km
Hugo Community Baptist Church
28.2 km
John and Susanna Ahlf House
21.6 km
Grants Pass Supervisor's Warehouse
20.1 km
Rogue River Pedestrian Bridge
19.1 km
Bear Hotel
23.1 km
Grants Pass Museum of Art
20.9 km
Rogue Theatre
21 km
Kienlen-Harbeck Building
21 km
Robertson Bridge
16.3 kmReviews
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