GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

ROSEBURG, OR

Paving Old Highway 99 at Oakland Bridge Contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation pave Old Highway 99 at the northwest end of the new Oakland Bridge in Douglas County on April 8, 2024. Construction began in February 2022 and a single lane of traffic was shifted onto the new bridge on February 28, 2024.
Paving Old Highway 99 at Oakland Bridge Credit: OregonDOT

The Genealogical Society of Douglas County is a non-profit organization based in Roseburg, Oregon. Founded in 1971, the society is dedicated to preserving and sharing information about the genealogy and history of Douglas County and its residents.

The society holds regular meetings and events throughout the year, including guest speakers, workshops, and research trips. Members have access to a variety of resources, including a library of books, maps, and other historical documents, as well as online databases and genealogical software.

The society also maintains a website and social media presence, where members can connect with each other and share research findings. Additionally, the society publishes a regular newsletter filled with updates, articles, and research tips.

One of the society's key initiatives is its indexing project, which involves transcribing and digitizing historical documents and records from Douglas County. This project makes it easier for researchers to access and search these valuable resources.

Overall, the Genealogical Society of Douglas County is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring their family history or learning more about the rich history of Douglas County.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROSEBURG OR. US MID #8404100407

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: $ 6,193 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Paving Old Highway 99 at Oakland Bridge Contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation pave Old Highway 99 at the northwest end of the new Oakland Bridge in Douglas County on April 8, 2024. Construction began in February 2022 and a single lane of traffic was shifted onto the new bridge on February 28, 2024.
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 & 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 & 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.
Conn Ford Bridge deck pour near Roseburg on March 18, 2024 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. can be seen pouring concrete onto the deck of the new Conn Ford Bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River west of Roseburg, on March 18, 2024. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working with Douglas County to replace the bridge, which connects the Melrose area with Roseburg. Construction began in the spring of 2022 and the project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
Conn Ford Bridge deck pour near Roseburg on March 18, 2024 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. can be seen pouring concrete onto the deck of the new Conn Ford Bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River west of Roseburg, on March 18, 2024. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working with Douglas County to replace the bridge, which connects the Melrose area with Roseburg. Construction began in the spring of 2022 and the project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
Conn Ford Bridge deck pour near Roseburg on March 18, 2024 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. can be seen pouring concrete onto the deck of the new Conn Ford Bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River west of Roseburg, on March 18, 2024. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working with Douglas County to replace the bridge, which connects the Melrose area with Roseburg. Construction began in the spring of 2022 and the project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
Construction at west end of Oakland Bridge The northwest end of the new Oakland Bridge can be seen in the foreground of this March 22, 2024, photo. After traffic was moved onto a single lane (right) of the new bridge at the end of February, contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation spent the next three weeks building a second lane approaching each end of the bridge. Starting on Monday, March 25, prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. will begin a two-week effort to pave the approaches, weather permitting. This will eventually require a one-day closure of Green Valley Road (left) at the Old Hwy 99 intersection.
Oakland Bridge rail construction in September 2023 During the summer and fall of 2023, prime contractor Farline Bridge, Inc., constructed rails along the sides of the new Oakland Bridge. In this drone image from Sept. 11, 2023, workers can be seen placing forms along the west end of the bridge. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working in partnership with Douglas County to replace the original 1925 single-lane bridge with a span that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.
Oakland Bridge deck pour in July 2023 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge, Inc., pour concrete for the new deck of the Oakland Bridge on July 11, 2023. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working in partnership with Douglas County to replace the original 1925 single-lane bridge with a span that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.
Oakland Bridge deck pour in July 2023 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge, Inc., pour concrete for the new deck of the Oakland Bridge on July 11, 2023. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working in partnership with Douglas County to replace the original 1925 single-lane bridge with a span that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.
Oakland Bridge rail construction in September 2023 During the summer and fall of 2023, prime contractor Farline Bridge, Inc., constructed rails along the sides of the new Oakland Bridge. In this drone image from Sept. 11, 2023, workers can be seen placing forms along the west end of the bridge. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working in partnership with Douglas County to replace the original 1925 single-lane bridge with a span that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.

Contact GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY
1036 SE DOUGLAS AVENUE RM 105B
ROSEBURG
OR
97470-3301

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MID # 8404100407
Name GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 930877982
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 6,193
REVENUE 6,193
LAT/LONG 43.210312, -123.341595
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 130000
US Census Block: 2015