DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM

ROSEBURG, OR

Myrtle Creek (Horse Creek) Covered 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 & 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 Credit: Ian Sane

The Douglas County Museum is a historical museum located in Roseburg, Oregon. The museum is home to a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history, culture, and natural beauty of Douglas County. The museum is housed in a 1920s-era building that has been restored to its original grandeur.

Inside, visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that cover everything from the Native American tribes that once called the area home to the early pioneers and settlers who helped shape the county's history. The museum also features exhibits on the local logging and mining industries, as well as the region's agricultural heritage.

One of the highlights of the museum is the replica of Fort Umpqua, a frontier-era trading post that was originally built in the mid-1800s. Visitors can step back in time and experience what life was like for early settlers in the region.

In addition to its exhibits, the Douglas County Museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. Visitors of all ages are sure to find something of interest at this fascinating museum.

DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROSEBURG OR. US MID #8404100376

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 61,519 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM

DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
123 MUSEUM DR
ROSEBURG
OR
97471-9747

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DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404100376
Name DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Alternate Name DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 930759403
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 70,910
REVENUE 61,519
LAT/LONG 43.194718, -123.360507
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 130000
US Census Block: 3008