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15 Fast Facts About Medford, Oregon by Emily Hunter | Travel Medford E ven if you’ve lived in Medford your whole life, you might be surprised to learn some of these fast facts about our local Rogue Valley. Let’s see how much Medford trivia you didn’t know until now! 5. Named after Medford, Massachusetts Named in 1883 by civil engineer David Loring, Medford was named after a town near his hometown of Concord, Massachusetts.
1. Medford Has a Dormant Volcano If you’ve been to Medford, you’ve most likely noticed one of our most notable natural monuments, Roxy Ann Peak. But did you know Roxy Ann is a 3,576-foot-tall 30-million-year- old dormant volcano right in the middle of Medford? 2. Medford Celebrity Resident Ginger Rogers In 1926, beloved actress Ginger Rogers performed at the Craterian Theater in Downtown Medford. The Rogue Valley had clearly left an impression on her, as she bought a ranch near Shady Cove in 1940! 3. Medford is Home to the World’s only Bigfoot Trap If you’re a fan of Bigfoot, then you’ve come to the right place. It is rumored that Bigfoot has visited parts of Southern Oregon. In fact, the world’s only known Bigfoot trap lies in our very own Rogue Valley! 4. Rogue River on the Big Screen The Rogue River was a perfect backdrop for the 1994 movie, “The River Wild,” starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon. We always knew the Rogue River was an incredibly gorgeous landscape, and apparently Hollywood agrees!
6. Medford Carnegie Library Built 1912 In 1911, a generous donation from Andrew Carnegie allowed a dedicated library to be built within the city. 7. Oregon’s Only National Park is 50 Miles Away Not only is the magnificent Crater Lake close by, but it’s also one of the deepest lakes in America, at 1,943 feet! Hike, bike, or play at this treasure all year round.
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The Business Review | February 2022
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