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  Douglas County, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas County was created on January 7, 1852, from the portion of Umpqua County which lay east of the Coast Range summit.
In 1856 the Camas Valley was annexed to Douglas County from Coos County.
In the county, the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douglas_County,_Oregon   (638 words)

  
 Douglas County History
Because the population of Umpqua County had rapidly increased and met the population requirements for a new county, a new county was created on January 7, 1852, out of that portion of Umpqua County lying east of the Coast Range.
Today, Douglas County covers 5,071 square miles and is bounded by Curry, Jackson, and Josephine Counties to the south; Klamath County to the east; Lane County to the north; and Coos County and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
In the county seat of Roseburg, courthouses were built in 1855, 1870, 1891, and 1929.
arcweb.sos.state.or.us /county/cpdouglashome.html   (645 words)

  
 DOUGLAS COUNTY OREGON 1860   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
1860 CRABRUDY CATHARINE Douglas County OR 145 Roseburg Precinct
1860 LINN JOSIAH Douglas County OR 116 Canyonville Precinct
1860 SANSERS JOSIAH Douglas County OR 142 Roseburg Precinct
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 oregon douglas county roseburg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Douglas County Roseburg, Oregon (Oregon Counties) The county seat of Douglas County, Oregon, is Roseburg.
Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History - Roseburg - Reviews of Douglas County Museum of History and...
Oregon's treasures unfold at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History where exciting exhibits portray the wonder of nature and our legendary past.
www.arizonausa.net /douglas/oregon-douglas-county-roseburg.html   (259 words)

  
 Douglas County, Oregon (Counties)
The county begins at the Pacific Ocean near Reedsport and follows the Umpqua River eastward to Roseburg and still farther until it reaches the summits of the Cascade Range, including a small piece of Crater Lake National Park.
Apart from Reedsport, the major towns of Douglas County are all close to Interstate 5, including Sutherlin, Myrtle Creek, and Canyonville.
Located in Douglas County, Sutherlin is situated north of Roseburg, at the junction of Hwy 138...
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 Oregon Blue Book Douglas County
General Information: Douglas County was named for U.S. Senator Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln’s opponent in the presidential election of 1860 and an ardent congressional advocate for Oregon.
Douglas County was created in 1852 from the portion of Umpqua County which lay east of the Coast Range summit.
Douglas County extends from sea level at the Pacific Ocean to 9,182-foot Mt. Thielsen in the Cascade Range.
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 Pioneer Church History:Douglas County, Oregon
It was the Douglas County seat until the offices were moved south a few miles to Roseburg in 1854.
Harris died in 1881 and is buried in the Taylor-Lane Cemetery near Cottage Grove, Oregon.
came overland from Indiana in 1877, was admitted to the Oregon Bar in 1878 and served in the Oregon House of Representatives until President McKinley appointed him as U.S. Commissioner at Skagway, Alaska.
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 Douglas County Roseburg, Oregon (Counties)
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 101,805, an increase of 7,156 over the 1990 census.
Curtin is located in Douglas County, south of Eugene, between Cottage Grove and Drain on...
This historic town is located in the Douglas County, southwest of Eugene, between Scottsburg and...
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 Douglas County Sheriff's Office - Oregon - Welcome
Douglas County Sheriff's Office - Oregon - Welcome
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, located in Roseburg, Oregon, United States, is made up of more than 150 law enforcement officers and 50 civilian members.
In concert with other agencies and the citizens of Douglas County, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office strives to preserve the quality of life in our community by maintaining Douglas County as a safe place to live, work and visit.
www.dcso.com   (72 words)

  
 Pioneer Church History:Douglas County, Oregon
Smith preached in Douglas County the remaining days of his life and is buried at Myrtle Creek.
William Fernando Briggs was Douglas County Surveyor and deputy United States Mineral Surveyor during his days at Days Creek.
Chase wrote in May of 1877 that he had been preaching for the church one time each month, but was going to stop making the trip from Oakland, Oregon due to his need to return to manual labor to pay some medical indebtedness.
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 The News-Review Discover Douglas County
Whether it's a steep climb with a rewarding view of forests and valleys you seek, or a casual hike with family, Douglas County's hiking trails offer a bounty of gems.
Douglas County golf courses provide a duffer's delight for area residents and club-bearing travelers.
This year's Douglas County Fair, Aug. 10 through the 14, will also be a celebration of the area's timber and agricultural background.
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 ESPN Outdoors -- Douglas County, east best for spring turkey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In fact, the turkey situation in Douglas County is a source of frustration for the Roseburg office of ODFW and for Todd Lum, Douglas County district wildlife biologist.
The crux of the problem is that roughly 90 percent of Douglas County is private land.
Lum said bird populations are doing so well in parts of Eastern Oregon that biologists east of the mountains are requesting fewer and fewer birds from Douglas County.
www.espn.go.com /outdoors/hunting/s/h_map_05_OR_state_turkey.html   (1317 words)

  
 American Indian Use of Fire in Ecosystems References
The abundance of rich prairie land ("ready for the plow" without having to clear the land) was one of the primary reasons for settlers to head west to the Oregon Territory and California, and eventually to "back?fill" the Great Plains.
Douglas, David (several books document the journey and journals of David Douglas, English naturalist and botanist, through western Oregon and eastern Oregon and Washington in 1824-1827.
1989 Prehistory and Paleoenvironments of the Silvies Plateau, Harney Basin, Southeastern Oregon.
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 Criteser Crossroad, Douglas county, Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A pioneer of Ohio, Indiana and Oregon, Jacob JONES, left Boone county Indiana in 1852 and settled in Douglas county Oregon.
Jacob's last wife was Jane H. Jacob died December 1866 and is buried in the family cemetery in Douglas county.
A promising relationship of mother, son and grand-daughter, but due to the use of the pet name Polly and the early deaths I was not overly confident of the relationships.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/waltcr/douglas.htm   (781 words)

  
 Images of Douglas County, Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roseburg is the county seat with a population of 22,000 and is a great place to live!
Douglas County is a outdoor enthusiasts' dream come true.
To get a comprehensive view of Douglas County, click here.
www.angelfire.com /ego/timbrown/county.htm   (167 words)

  
 Community Resources, Douglas County, Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Providing all of Douglas County except for Reedsport with unemployment insurance benefits, job placement services, service to employers, and special services to veterans, dislocated workers, youth, disabled, and seniors.
Community and client services for people of all ages in Douglas County who are HIV positive and people at risk for HIV.
For anyone of any age in Douglas County who is the victim of a crime, or the relative or survivor of the victim.
www.monitorsandmore.org /resources.html   (995 words)

  
 Douglas County (Oregon) AIDS Council: HIV Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The only nonprofit organization in Lane County, Oregon providing comprehensive response to the challenges of HIV and AIDS.
R&E is a community-based public non-profit research consortium based in Portland, Oregon.
A private nonprofit, community-based organization that was founded by a group of Union County volunteers who were concerned about HIV/AIDS prevention.
www.hivroseburg.org /hivlinks.htm   (385 words)

  
 douglas county nebraska assessor - information search website
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 Douglas County (Oregon) AIDS Council: HIV Resource Center
Douglas County (Oregon) AIDS Council: HIV Resource Center
The HIV Resource Center is a project of Douglas County AIDS Council (DCAC).
Leading Douglas County Oregon in the fight against AIDS through education, prevention, support and direct services for those affected by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the virus that causes AIDS.
www.hivroseburg.org   (606 words)

  
 The News-Review - Obituaries
She was preceded in death by her father, James in 1974 and infant son, Brian in 1978.
A celebration of life will be held at Umpqua Park, Douglas County Fairgrounds, on June 25, 2005, at noon.
Francis was born in 1932, in Mt. Grove, Missouri, to John and Julia (Stadler) Benefiel.
www.oregonnews.com /article/20050614/OBITS/50614022   (742 words)

  
 Douglas County Oregon Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Douglas County, Klamath County, Josephine County, Jackson County.
Move to Oregon Real Estate Jackson County Oregon, Josephine County, Douglas County, Klamath, Coos, Curry, Lane,...
Specializing in Oregon real estate, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Myrtle Creek, Winston, and all of Douglas County.
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 Douglas County Oregon - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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Gold Medal Award Property Quality Excellence President's Award Wildlife Safari, 6 miles Crater Lake, 120 miles Douglas County Museum, 2 miles...
The Windmill Inn of Roseburg is located in Douglas County, known for its mountains of forests and miles of rivers.
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 Douglas County, Oregon, Air Pollution Sources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compiles data on emission tonnages of air pollutants for US counties.
Douglas County, Oregon; Gilliam County, Oregon; and Grant County, Oregon.
The Douglas County Seat is Roseburg, Oregon; the Gilliam County Seat is Condon, Oregon; and the Grant County Seat is Canyon City, Oregon.
www.redrival.com /creativemethods/airquality/sources/oregon/douglas.htm   (66 words)

  
 The News-Review - News
One month after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, representatives from the office of Attorney General John Ashcroft and staff members of the House Judiciary Committee gathered in the middle of the night to expand the government's use of surveillance and detention powers, DeFazio said.
It also marked the kick-off to a petition drive asking the county Board of Commissioners to work for the repeal of the Patriot Act and any executive orders that violate rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Betsy Cunningham, an official of Concerned Citizens, a local group working to repeal the Patriot Act, told the audience of about 50 people that she and Joe Stewart, another member of the group, are philosophically very different from one another.
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 Douglas County Oregon Douglas County Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The organizations and businesses on this page are either spread out over several cities, located outside the area covered by the Southern Oregon Visitors Association, or headquartered outside Southern Oregon yet active within it (such as the Oregon State Parks, which maintains central offices in Salem).
Douglas County, OR Douglas County has more than breathtaking beauty, a mild climate (ranked as high as sixth nationally in terms of climate livability), good schools, and excellent medial facilities, it is also a great place to do business.
You can also contact the Coos Curry Douglas Business Development Corporation at (800) 452-6010 or (541) 672-6728.
www.sova.org /cities/other.htm   (126 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Douglas County , Oregon (OR) - (county) - Facts and Information
Douglas, county (5,134 sq mi/13,297 sq km; 1990 pop.
Forest and Elliott State Forest in NW; Umpqua Wayside State Park in NW; Camas Mt. Wayside State Park in SW; Umpqua Lighthouse State Park and part of Oregon Dunes Natl.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
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