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Central Point, Oregon

Central Point is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The city shares its southern border with Medford and is a part of the Medford metropolitan area. Central Point is home of the Jackson County Fair which occurs in July.

Isaac Constant, a pioneer who settled here in 1852, named the location Central Point because of its location at a crossroads in the middle of the Rogue Valley. At this point, the main north-south road from the Willamette Valley met the road between Jacksonville and settlements along the Rogue River. In about 1870, the Magruder Brothers opened a store at the crossroads. In 1872, a post office was established here under the name Central Point.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.90 square miles (10.10 km²), all of it land. The city lies at an elevation of about 1,272 feet (388 m) along Oregon Highway 99 and Interstate 5 northwest of Medford. Jacksonville is to the south and Gold Hill to the northwest. The Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad passes through Central Point. Griffin Creek, a tributary of Bear Creek, joins the larger stream at Central Point. The Bear Creek Greenway, a biking and hiking trail connecting Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and Medford along Bear Creek, also passes through Central Point.

Health and wellness are integral to the Central Point community. The Rogue Valley Medical Center and Providence Central Point Medical Plaza serve as a prominent healthcare facility for Central Point residents. Pinnacle Health Services offers an integrative approach to health, including counseling, chiropractic care, and massage therapy. For those interested in acupuncture and herbal medicine, Middleway Medicine provides comprehensive treatments for various conditions. Fitness enthusiasts can visit Club Northwest in nearby Grants Pass, offering a full-service gym with fitness classes and a spa. For a unique relaxation experience, try the Himalayan Salt Room and Organic Elements Wellness Spa which offer halotherapy and various spa services.

The top sites in Central Point, OR are Rogue Valley Family Fun Center, Don Jones Memorial Park, and Crater Rock Museum.

Population: 19,222 (2022). ZIP Code: 97502. Area codes: 541, 458. Elevation: 1,272 ft (388 m). Area: 3.94 sq mi (10.21 km²).

FAQs

How did Central Point, OR get its name?

Isaac Constant, a pioneer who settled here in 1852, named the location Central Point because of its location at a crossroads in the middle of the Rogue Valley. At this point, the main north-south road from the Willamette Valley met the road between Jacksonville and settlements along the Rogue River. In about 1870, the Magruder Brothers opened a store at the crossroads. In 1872, a post office was established here under the name Central Point.

Is Central Point, OR, a good place to live?

Central Point is in Jackson County. Living in Central Point offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Central Point, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Central Point and residents tend to lean conservative.

What county is Central Point, OR?

Central Point is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The population was 17,169 as of 2010. The city shares its southern border with Medford and is a part of the Medford metropolitan area. Central Point is home to the Jackson County Fair which occurs in July.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Central Point

Niche

Rogue Valley Family Fun Center

Don Jones Memorial Park

Crater Rock Museum

Rogue Valley Medical Center

Providence Central Point Medical Plaza

Pinnacle Health Services

Middleway Medicine

Club Northwest

Himalayan Salt Room

Organic Elements Wellness Spa

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