DORRIS RANCH

SPRINGFIELD, OR

Dorris Ranch is a historic farm located in Springfield, Oregon. The farm was homesteaded in 1852 by William and Elizabeth Dorris, who moved to Oregon from Missouri. The farm is named after the Dorris family and consists of over 100 acres of land.

Today, Dorris Ranch is a living history farm that is managed by the Willamalane Park and Recreation District. Visitors to the farm can explore the grounds and learn about the history of the area. There are a variety of activities available, including apple picking, hay rides, and educational tours.

The farm is home to a variety of crops and animals, including apples, peaches, pears, walnuts, cherries, and other fruits and nuts. There are also chickens, goats, sheep, and rabbits on the farm.

Dorris Ranch also has a variety of recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, and fishing. There are also picnic areas, a playground, and a large open field for playing sports.

Dorris Ranch is a great place to learn about the history of the area and to explore nature. It is also a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

DORRIS RANCH is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SPRINGFIELD OR. US MID #8404100107

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Currin Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Currin Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAME:</b> Row River Covered Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Lane
<b>STREAM:</b> Row River
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Cottage Grove
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians only
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 105 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1883 (Original)
<b>REPLACED:</b> 1925
<b>CLOSED TO TRAFFIC:</b> 1979
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>REPAIRED:</b> 1987, 1995
<b>REOPENED FOR PEDESTRIANS:</b> 1995

<b>Other Notes:</b> It’s the only bridge in Oregon that’s painted two different colors: red and white.

January 2024 winter storm cleanup As the January 2024 snow and ice begins to thaw in the Willamette Valley, crews move into clean-up mode.

January 2024 winter storm cleanup As the January 2024 snow and ice begin to thaw, crews move into clean-up mode. This team accesses trees on I-5, north of Cottage Grove and south of Cresswell.

Unity Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Unity Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAMES:</b> Jasper-Lowell Road Bridge, Fall Creek Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Lane
<b>STREAM:</b> Fall Creek
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Lowell
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to traffic
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 90 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1890 (Original)
<b>REPLACED:</b> 1936
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>RENOVATED:</b> 1986
<b>REFURBISHED:</b> 2014

<b>Other Notes:</b> One of the more popular bridges for bicycle tours, a full-length window was added to its east side to give motorists and cyclists a better view of oncoming traffic.

Chambers Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAMES:</b> OP&amp;E – Chambers Covered Bridge and OP&amp;E – Coast Fork Willamette River Covered Bridge
<b>RAILROAD:</b> Oregon, Pacific &amp; Eastern Railroad (OP&amp;E)
<b>COUNTY:</b> Lane
<b>STREAM:</b> Coast Fork Willamette River
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Cottage Grove
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians and bicycles
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 78 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1925
<b>ABANDONED:</b> 1951
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>DISMANTLED:</b> 2010
<b>RECONSTRUCTED:</b> 2011

<b>Other Notes:</b> After careful disassembling of the bridge, it was reassembled slowly on site using original materials from the dismantlement. Now, it’s known as the only remaining covered railroad bridge west of the Mississippi River.

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DORRIS RANCH
220 SOUTH SECOND STREET
SPRINGFIELD
OR
97477

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DORRIS RANCH Information

MID #	8404100107
Name	DORRIS RANCH
Alternate Name	DORRIS RANCH
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	44.044728, -123.023348
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 039 US Census Tract: 003500 US Census Block: 1008