SOUTH UMPQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

CANYONVILLE, OR

The South Umpqua Historical Society Museum is located in Canyonville, Oregon and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts. The museum is housed in a building that was once the home of the town's first doctor, Dr. William R. Bratton. The museum showcases a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that depict the history of the South Umpqua region. The collection is diverse and includes exhibits on the region's Native American tribes, the gold rush era, the logging industry, and the establishment of Canyonville itself.

Visitors to the museum can explore the various sections of the building, each dedicated to a different aspect of the region's history. The museum's exhibits are well-curated and include interactive displays, videos, and hands-on activities that make the learning experience engaging and fun. The museum also features a gift shop that sells books, souvenirs, and other items related to the region's history.

Overall, the South Umpqua Historical Society Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of Southern Oregon. The museum's collection is comprehensive, and its knowledgeable staff is always on hand to answer questions and provide insight into the region's rich past.

SOUTH UMPQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CANYONVILLE OR. US MID #8404100354

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 44,541 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Neal Lane Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Neal Lane Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAME:</b> South Myrtle Creek Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Douglas
<b>STREAM:</b> South Myrtle Creek
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Myrtle Creek
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to traffic
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 42 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1939 (1929)

<b>Other Notes:</b> The date of a 1939 construction has been challenged by an individual who says he worked on the bridge in 1929.

Myrtle Creek (Horse Creek) Covered Bridge (South Entrance) Here's another view of the same bridge I posted last week. This is the south (and most luminous) entrance of the bridge.

<b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Myrtle Creek Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAME:</b> Horse Creek Covered Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Douglas
<b>STREAM:</b> Myrtle Creek
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Myrtle Creek
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 105 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1904 (McKenzie Bridge)
<b>BYPASSED:</b> 1968
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>REMOVED FROM NRHP:</b> 1987
<b>DISMANTLED:</b> 1987
<b>MOVED &amp; REBUILT:</b> 1990 (Myrtle Creek)

<b>Other Notes:</b> Originally carrying Horse Creek Road over Horse Creek, the structure now spans the stream of Myrtle Creek providing access from a parking area into the Mill Site Park in downtown Myrtle Creek.

Myrtle Creek (Horse Creek) Covered Bridge (North Entrance) <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Myrtle Creek Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAME:</b> Horse Creek Covered Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Douglas
<b>STREAM:</b> Myrtle Creek
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Myrtle Creek
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 105 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1904 (McKenzie Bridge)
<b>BYPASSED:</b> 1968
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>REMOVED FROM NRHP:</b> 1987
<b>DISMANTLED:</b> 1987
<b>MOVED &amp; REBUILT:</b> 1990 (Myrtle Creek)

<b>Other Notes:</b> Originally carrying Horse Creek Road over Horse Creek, the structure now spans the stream of Myrtle Creek providing access from a parking area into the Mill Site Park in downtown Myrtle Creek.

Contact SOUTH UMPQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

telephone: 5418394845
website: http://www.southumpquapioneers.org

SOUTH UMPQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1112
CANYONVILLE
OR
97417-1112

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MID #	8404100354
Name	SOUTH UMPQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name	SOUTH UMPQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	930688029
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	45,993
REVENUE	44,541
LAT/LONG	42.928786, -123.271029
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 019 US Census Tract: 200000 US Census Block: 4062