13. Medford Grows World-Famous Pears Because of its location, soil and micro-climates, the Rogue Valley has always been premium farming land. 14. Home to Oregon’s First Winery In 1853, Peter Britt planted the first wine grapes in Oregon. Soon after, in 1873, he opened what would be the very first winery: Valley View Winery.
8. Mount Mcloughlin’s Angel Wings When the snow on Mount McLoughlin melts, it moves into a formation called the “angel wings”, which Native American tribes used as a sign for hunting. 9. Medford’s Historic Graveyard Established in 1890, the I.O.O.F Eastwood Historic Cemetery includes the graves of many famous former Medford residents, including Harry & David. 10. Name Dropped on Screen Did you know that in the 1944 movie “Double Indemnity”, the fictional character Mr. Jackson said, “I’m a Medford man – Medford, Oregon.” 11. Medford’s Famous Faces Did you know that Lisa Rinna moved to Medford when she was 7? Rinna’s father was Harry & David’s Art Director! 12. Medford is Family Friendly Did you know that Medford is home to the largest kid’s museum in Oregon? Kid Time, soon to be named the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, is a non-profit explorative center!
15. The Best Cheese in the World is Made Here During the 2019 World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy, judges named Rogue Creamery’s Rogue River Blue Cheese the World’s Best Cheese!
Medford is the true hidden gem of the beautiful Rogue Valley. Explore it’s incredibly vibrant culture and dive deeper into these exciting facts about the Heart of the Rogue!
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February 2022 | The Business Review
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