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Roseburg, OR

Roseburg is a city in the U.S. state of Oregon It is in the Umpqua River Valley in southern Oregon and is the county seat and most populous city of Douglas County. The community developed along both sides of the South Umpqua River and is traversed by Interstate 5. Traditionally a lumber industry town, Roseburg was the original home of Roseburg Forest Products, which is now based in nearby Springfield.

Modern-day Roseburg is located on the lands of numerous Indian tribes, including the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe, whose Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation is located in Roseburg. Roseburg was the site of the 1855 Battle of Hungry Hill, part of the Rogue River Wars of 1855–56, fought between several southern Oregon Indian groups and the US Army.

The city was named for settler Aaron Rose, who established a homestead within the current city limits on September 23, 1851. Rose was born in 1813 in Ulster County, New York. In 1851, he came to Oregon from Coldwater, Michigan, where he had lived since 1837.

Rose constructed the first building in what would become Roseburg, a rough structure made of poles and clapboards with a front room about 16 or 18 feet square; it was used as a grocery store, backed by a dining room and kitchen. Originally, guests could use the floor of the front room to spread their beds or were able to sleep out of doors under nearby oak trees. His first structure served as a roadside inn and tavern for many years. Rose built a proper hotel in 1853. He died in 1899.

Roseburg was first known as Deer Creek because it was at the confluence of Deer Creek and the South Umpqua River. In 1854, voters chose Roseburg as the county seat over rival town Winchester. Rose donated 3 acres (1.2 ha) of land and $1,000 for the building of the county courthouse, and the important buildings of Winchester were moved to Roseburg before 1860.

Deer Creek post office was established in 1852, and the name changed to "Roseburgh" in 1857. The spelling was changed to "Roseburg" in 1894. Roseburg was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on October 3, 1872.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.20 square miles (26.42 km²), of which 10.01 square miles (25.93 km²) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km²) is water. Roseburg's elevation is approximately 500 feet (150 m). Its highest point is Mount Nebo, a 1,200-foot (370 m) hill to the west of Interstate 5. Through the 1980s, it was known for its band of 10-20 feral angora goats. Residents said they could predict the weather by watching where the goats were on the mountain; if they were high, the weather would be good. If rain was pending, the goats moved to lower levels. Because the goats wandered across the freeway for grazing, they were a risk to traffic. In the 1980s, they were rounded up and placed for adoption.

Health and wellness are integral to the Roseburg community. Mercy Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility, plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive medical services to residents. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Whistlers Bend Park provides beautiful trails for walking and jogging. YMCA of Douglas County offers comprehensive fitness programs, including swimming, group exercise classes, and youth sports. Umpqua Health Newton Creek is a state-of-the-art facility that provides a holistic approach to health with various medical services and wellness programs. CrossFit Roseburg provides high-intensity training sessions to build strength and endurance. Body Balance Yoga Center offers yoga classes that focus on flexibility and mental well-being. Northwest Fitness provides a range of gym equipment and personal training services to help achieve fitness goals.

Top sites in Roseburg, OR are Umpqua Valley Arts, Micelli Park, and Stewart Park.

Population: 23,861 (2023). ZIP codes: 97470, 97471. Area code: 541. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Area:10.91 sq mi (28.26 km²).

FAQs

Is Roseburg Oregon a good place to retire?

You may decide Roseburg Oregon is a great place to retire whenever you consider all the natural beauty and the fun things to do. Not to mention, the fact that we have a lot of the amenities of a bigger city (Big box stores such as Lowes, Home Depot, Costco, etc.) but in a much smaller package without all of the traffic and hustle and bustle. Roseburg is a great place to retire, or even raise a family. But there’s a reason Roseburg has become known as a destination retirement community!

Is Roseburg, Oregon a cheap place to live?

The cost of living in Roseburg, Oregon, is lower than in most cities in Oregon. In particular, if looking to buy a home, prices are much more reasonable than in other areas of the state. Prices start at less than $300,000. If you're looking to move to Roseburg and rent, there's not an extensive inventory of rentals in the area.

What is the crime rate Roseburg, OR?

With a crime rate of 52 per one thousand residents, Roseburg has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19. Within Oregon, more than 97% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Roseburg.

Sources

City of Roseburg

Wikipedia

Anthony Beckham

Living In Oregon

Neighborhood Scout

Umpqua Valley Arts

Micelli Park

Stewart Park

Mercy Medical Center

Whistlers Bend Park

YMCA of Douglas County

Umpqua Health Newton Creek

CrossFit Roseburg

Body Balance Yoga Center

Northwest Fitness

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