Destination 2011 Page 1 Destination 2011 Page 2 Livability, that’s what we’re all about Destination The Upper Rogue is a for those visiting the area. somewhat undefined area as maps go. Butte Falls has long been EAGL E POINT But for most of us it begins at White compared with the “little engine and Neighboring Communities City and the junction of Highway that could” or the “little town that 62 and Highway 140. It includes could” despite the loss they have Editor - Nancy Leonard that delightful area known as Lake encountered due to economy and Creek, Eagle Point, Butte Falls, Shady the rules regarding harvesting trees. Production - Kathy Sell Cove, Trail, and Prospect and Union But, they are creative, ambitious and Creek, in addition to White City. are very much a community that Only Eagle Point, Butte Falls cares about its own. Advertising and Shady Cove are incorporated. Prospect, like Butte Falls, Nancy Leonard, Kathy Sell, Each of the eight areas are quite has endured through the logging Jenny Zomerdyk distinct. One will find ranches and issues, making them a place that cattle in the Lake Creek area where must be visited. Taking Mill Creek Photographs the Grange and Lake Creek store are Drive off Highway 62, observing Courtesy of UR Independent very important. Many White City the water falls, visiting the Prospect residents work at Amy’s, SORCC Hotel where many famous people Writer (V.A. Veterans Domiciliary) and also hung their hat years ago, is a Nancy Leonard Wal-Mart or commute the nine or delightful experience. The hotel is so miles to a job in Medford. White in A-1 condition with delicious food Proofreader - Olive Lansburgh City is attracting a number of light and a variety of special events. industries where it once was known On up Highway 62 before one for its timber mills. turns off to Crater Lake is the very Publisher Eagle Point is located three well known area of Union Creek. In Upper Rogue Independent or four miles from White City. It the winter it is a well known winter P.O. Box 900 went through a huge growth period, wonderland. In spring and summer Eagle Point, OR 97524 which included an 18-hole golf there are a number of activities at 541-826-7700 course, several hundred homes, the lodge. Fax: 541-826-1340 Wal-Mart and two new schools, with Hiking trails abound whether [email protected] a third in process. It is headquarters it is around the Butte Falls, Prospect, for the school systems that includes Union Creek area or on down Printer - Valley Web Printing all the Upper Rogue except Prospect around Lost Creek Lake. One never and Butte Falls. lacks for things to do in the Upper This publication is a source Shady Cove and Trail could Rogue. of information for the purpose of almost seem like one community. It truly is a place where promoting economic and community The beauty of the Rogue River along livability abounds–it is truly what development to Eagle Point and sur- with some fine dining makes these we’re all about. Enjoy. rounding areas, as well as providing two communities special, especially NL demographic and recreational infor- mation. Destination Upper Rogue is published annually. For advertising Departments information or additional copies con- tact the Upper Rogue Independent. Eagle Point....................................pg. 4 Restaurants....................pgs. 38 & 67 Information and artwork in Butte Creek Mill..........................pg. 6 Shady Cove.................................pg. 40 this publication may not be repro- Eagle Point Parks.......................pg. 7 Important Phone #s.............. pg. 42 duced in any form without previous permission from the publisher and/ Eagle Point Senior Center...pg. 14 UR Community Center........pg. 45 or advertiser(s). Avenue of the Flags...............pg. 17 Shady Cove Org.......................pg. 49 The opinions expressed in Wineries...............................pgs. 19-20 Churches......................................pg. 50 articles and advertisements are sole- ly the opinions of the author(s) or EP Organizations.....................pg. 22 State Parks..........................pgs. 55-56 advertiser(s) and do not necessar- Veterans Cemetery..................pg. 26 Camping..............................pgs. 57-60 ily express the views of The Upper Lake Creek .....................pgs. 29-30 Mtn. Lakes..........................pgs. 60-62 Rogue Independent. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorse- Area Events........................pgs. 32-33 White City...................................pg. 66 ment of products or services. Health Facilities........................pg. 34 Butte Falls & Prospect..pgs. 68-69 Cover photo by Kathy Sell Jackson Co. Parks...........pgs. 36-37 Libraries.......................................pg. 70 Destination 2011 Page 3 Eagle Point It has been 100 years since the first government destroyed most of the old junior high school. It required was formed in Eagle Point. There weren’t as many rules double shifting students, but the community had done and regulations. Transportation was a bit slower. Even that before so they came together and did what was so, we have some things today that we had then. As an necessary. example, the Butte Creek Mill was just shy of 40 years That insurance money is now building a new old when Eagle Point officially incorporated. School grade school, which will open in March 2012. District 9 was in existence and had been since either Will it be another 30 years before there is a major 1863 or 1865. We have a number of homes that were change? Only time will tell. built during 1911 or shortly thereafter. And the two This Centennial year various groups have been story buildings each began during that period. holding events every 2nd Saturday. At the end of the Today some of the offspring of the founding Centennial year a time capsule will be placed in a vault fathers are still very much an active part of the in Centennial Park to be opened in 25 years. Perhaps by community. that time those opening the capsule will know if the city The next very noticeable change for Eagle Point is preparing for another major change. came about 30 years later as Camp White was built There are plans in place now for more changes taking in thousands of nearby acres. When the camp once the economy stabilizes. More parks will be developed. was torn down at the end of WWII, a number of homes There is a plan approved for Little Butte Park. All the were moved to Eagle Point and part of their recreation recent development has left virtually no room for growth hall became a school facility in Eagle Point. so the city staff and council are working on an expansion Note another 30 years in passing, and it was the plan. Another item being looked at is transportation. As early 1970s when housing developments began in the the city grows and the population ages, the need for city. A new high school was built. “mass” transportation becomes a greater consideration. Mark roughly another 30 years and Eagle Point The City of Eagle Point and the Chamber of became one of the fastest growing communities in Commerce are starting to work together to improve the Oregon. Some 600 homes were planned for the Eagle business climate and overall appearance of the community. Point Golf Club community. Other subdivisions quickly As Eagle Point has grown and changed, residents sprang up both at the north and south end of the city. are getting to know one another, learning to work Two new schools were built in Eagle Point eight together and help one another. It is that process that years ago. An early morning fire prior to the start of continues to make small communities such as Eagle the school year and before the new schools were ready, Point a worthwhile place to live and raise a family. Centennial Plaza Fountain Destination 2011 Page 4 Judge Stewart House Judge F.M. Stewart was elected to the position of city recorder for Eagle Point in 1911, the year Eagle Point was incorporated. He held court in the entry area of his two story home. When the voters of Eagle Point voted to become a part of Fire District 3 instead of having a volunteer fire fighting crew, the Fire District purchase the property on Loto Street that was once the Stewart home. The structure had been remodeled and was the residence of the mayor and his family. To preserve this bit of history and to provide more business opportunity downtown, the city purchased the house for $1 and paid to have it moved downtown and refurbished into several business offices. Right: The Judge Stewart house in its original location on Loto St. Below is the house as it stands today on Main St. Eagle Point. City of Eagle Point Phone Numbers Economic Development-1st Mon. 5 p.m. City Hall - 17 S. Buchanan (Linn Rd. & Buchanan) Eagle Point Police Mailing address- P.O. Box 779 City Hall- 17 S. Buchanan (south side entrance) Eagle Point, OR 97524 Telephone- 541-826-9171 Telephone- 541-826-4212 Or Emergency- 911 Hours: 8-12n and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Upper Rogue Populations Website: www.cityofeaglepoint.org Eagle Point- 8,790 *Prospect- 525 City Council-2nd& 4th Tues. 7 p.m. *Trail- 745 Butte Falls- 445 Planning Commission- 3rd Tues. 7 p.m. *White City- 4,390 *Not incorporated, Parks & Recreation- 2nd Thurs. 7 p.m. Shady Cove- 2,865 estimates based on PO Destination 2011 Page 5 Butte Creek Mill & Antique Store The Butte Creek Mill has been part of Eagle Point since 1872. Over the years it has seen several owners, but none have been as community-minded as Bob and Debbie Russell, who purchased the mill about seven years ago.