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Sams Valley. Where Past Meets Present, Page 407

Named in honor of Chief Sam of the Rogue River tribe "Sams Valley" is an unincorporated agricultural area within in Jackson County.

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Applegate Valley. Where Past Meets Present, Page 409

The Applegate Valley spans both Jackson and Josephine counties. Named for the river which was originally named for one of the Applegate brothers…

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Beaver Money. Where Past Meets Present, Page 415

Beaver money was invented in 1849 to stablize the currency in the Oregon territory prior to state hood.

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Camp White. Where Past Meets Present, Page 417

In 1941 the war department decided that the "Agate Desert" of Jackson county would be a good place to build a military base. Opened as…

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Ghosts, Spirits, and other Apparitions. Where Past Meets Present, Page 420

An accounting of reported ghost stories across southern Oregon.

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Southern Oregon's Bigfoot. Where Past Meets Present, Page 422

Various reports of Bigfoot sitings, and possibly the worlds only Bigfoot trap.

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The Ballot Stealing Caper. Where Past Meets Present, Page 424

Political shenanigans in Jackson county rose to their peak during the depression years.

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The State of Jefferson. Where Past Meets Present, Page 426

Based on a political revolt encompassing both Southern Oregon and Northern California. Un happy citizens pushed for the State of Jefferson.

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Two-Bits The World War II Hero. Where Past Meets Present, Page 429

Two-Bits was a local dog that survived two different tumbles off of Whiskey Peak look out.

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The Grants Pass Cavemen. Where Past Meets Present, Page 432

Formed in 1922 the Grants Pass Cavemen is a civic organization based in Josephine county.

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Susie Jessel: The Spiritual Healer. Where Past Meets Present, Page 435

Susie Jessel is famous for her spiritual healing practice.

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Ashland, Oregon, Local Business

Articles by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website

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Ashland, Oregon, Restaurants

Articles by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website

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8th Street

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Alida Street: Flowers, Ghosts and Art

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Ashland 4th of July highlights Part 1

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Ashland 4th of July highlights Part 2

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Ashland 4th of July Parade Historical Photos

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Ashland Halloween Decorations

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Ashland History Firsts Part 1

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Ashland History Firsts Part 2

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Ashland History Firsts Part 3

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Ashland Springs Hotel: 95th Anniversary Stories

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Beach Street update April 2020

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Creative Mailboxes of Ashland Photo Essay: Part 1

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Elevation Art on Ashlands Bandersnatch Trail

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Fall Splendor Ashland public art

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Forest Street and May 2020 Garden of the Month

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From Sacred Church to Horror Film Location to Lovely Home: The story of 100 6th Street

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Gates of Ashland: Part 1

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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