Shirley wimer passed away at the age of 96 in chili, new york. Murphy, a native of brooklyn, new york, was born in 1830. For more than a century, we have served as the states collective memory, gathering and preserving historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and millions of photographs, films, and manuscripts, and sharing them through our museum, research library, academic. Wimer is an unincorporated community in jackson county oregon united states. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the persons given names to the link. Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in oregons natural history can easily understand. The oregon county historical society developed and published this book in 1990 as a labor of love. Learn what makes wimer, oregon a best place to live, including information about real estate, schools, employers, things to do and more. Wimer is an unincorporated community and censusdesignated place cdp in jackson county. James wimer came to oregon from ray, missouri, where he was born in 1856, settling first in murphy then glide where he operated dairy farms before coming to the lookingglass valley in 1891. Heres a breakdown of wildfires burning in southwest oregon. Grants pass is about 17 miles 27 km southwest of wimer. Oregon county history book project oregon county mo.
Josephine wimer passed away on march 21, 2020 at the age of 95 in blue grass, virginia. The official website of the oregon secretary of state. The general history of oregon by charles carey, is a fact filled book, that will hold your attention as he draws you into the history of the state we know as oregon. The citizens for rebuilding the wimer covered bridge, now a taxexempt, nonprofit organization, is dedicated and wants to recapture history. Page 423 the governor, secretary of state, and state treasurer shall constitute a board of commissioners for the sale of school and university lands, and for the investment of the funds arising therefrom, and their powers and duties shall be such as may be prescribed by law. From a stunning variety of artistic expression to cutting edge science, from media coverage of current events to the rich history of the state, this section serves to connect oregonians with their cultural treasures.
Basic info populationraces incomecareers housing education others. Pete purrier, soninlaw of the late gladys boulter, author of a history book of the evans valley, is part of. Historical covered bridge in jackson county, oregon. History of the rogue river national forest forest history society. Neighbors purchased the first fire engine with donated funds. This barn was placed on the national register of historic places in 1985. The indian pictographs on canyon walls and legends of the northwests earliest historic accounts provide the story of how oregon was shaped by the ocean, volcanoes and rain. Wimer real estate wimer rogue river homes for sale zillow. Oregon country, a large region explored by americans and the british and generally known to canadians as the columbia district. Wimer genealogy, wimer family history geni family tree. Sit back and let nostalgia wash over you as you travel back in time with the history of oregon county, missouri in the ozarks. There are 46 real estate listings found in wimer, or.
Albert wimer is considered a wonderful writer and singer. With collections and scholarship documenting the people, places, and events that have shaped oregons history, the ohs research library and the oregon historical quarterly are invaluable resources for researchers. We invite you to explore the worlds largest collection of oregonrelated materialsall our resources are available to everyone. We dont know of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of wimer. Park and the crater national forest, in the state of oregon, it is hereby. Finally, here is a book that tells the tale of how oregons diverse landscapes, climates, and wildlife evolved and what we may expect in the future. The district was originally formed by community volunteers to provide fire protection in the rural evans valley. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. This was about 32% of all the recorded wimer s in the usa. Get in touch with a wimer real estate agent who can help you find the home of your dreams in wimer. James wimer octagonal barn lookingglass, or octagon. In 1854 at the age of 24, he had filed a 160acre lshaped land claim on the lower applegate river. Josephine county, oregon, historical society document oregon. A walk back in history, oregon history, by florice paulson.
Coos county according to legend, some forty thousand dollars in gold bars were buried by miners during an indian attack halfway between sugar loaf mountain and coquille clackamas county in the area of government camp at the base of mount hood, a cache of stolen treasure is said to be buried clatsop county overlooking the river in astoria is a. The community was named for a relative of william wimer, who edited a newspaper in grants pass. Just yards away, across from the old city hall building, is. Lewis and drydens marine history of the pacific northwest. A walk back in history, oregon history, by florice paulson history of oregon and trade territory, 1924. Our genealogy helper will help you find information and records related to wimer jackson county, state of oregon and the surrounding counties. By learning about wimer and the surrounding area during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. The historic covered bridge has been moved so it could be preserved and a. Murphy became a major stopping point to rest the animals and feed the packers. In 1840 there were 21 wimer families living in pennsylvania. View our wimer real estate area information to learn about the weather, local school districts, demographic data, and general information about wimer, or. Wimer lies along evans creek north of the city of rogue river the community was named for a relative of william wimer, who edited a newspaper in grants pass in 188687. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
Mary may also have previously lived on n 74th st in milwaukee, wisconsin and is associated to scott wimer, anthony wimer and ryan wimer. The wimer covered bridge rogue river 2020 all you need. Oregon is a leader in the production of peppermint oil and christmas trees. Wimer lies along evans creek north of the city of rogue river. Illahe presents the history of white settlement in the most isolated part of southern oregons rugged. That said, we do have a list of papers that were published in the broader area surrounding wimer. Wimer races, gender, age, and other demography info and rankings also included. Wimer ranks in the lower quartile for population density and diversity index when compared to the other cities, towns and census designated places cdps in oregon.
The current club has reprinted this book digitally with issues available in print and e book form. Marland, awardwinning landscape and travel photographer from wimer, who. As oregon continued to grow it eventually broke off from the other regions in the territory and, on february 14, 1859, oregon was admitted into the union as the 33rd state. The oregon historical society is dedicated to putting the power of oregons rich, surprising history into everyones hands. Al wimer now wishes to sing country music he has written for everyones enjoyment through his newest cd the traveler. Current weather and historical averages for wimer, or jackson county. Wimerarea historical earthquake activity is above oregon state average. Compare the crime rate with state average, and national average.
Friends of the medford library will hold a paywhatyoucan. That it also helps us to understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives. The rights to republish the content and a library of congress designation has been secured to. Finally, here is a book that tells the tale of how oregon s diverse landscapes, climates, and wildlife evolved and what we may expect in the future. Mary wimer address, phone number, email address yellowbook. Discover wimer, oregon with the help of your friends. The following is a list of oregon history books that are in the fitchburg historical society reference library. The current club has reprinted this book digitally with issues available in print and ebook form. The historic bridge collapsed on july 6th, 2003, a year before it was schedueled for maintainace. Wildfire growth in southern oregon spurs evacuations in grants pass, wimer, applegate valley. Zillow has 17 homes for sale in wimer rogue river matching. A hidden or mostly undiscovered bit of local history.
To connect with wimer, oregon, join facebook today. History of oregon, volume 3 charles henry carey full view 1922. Wimer, oregon mining claims and mines the diggings. Oregon state archives photo oregon s cultural assets encompass a wide range of creative activities. In 1901, james william gilmore opened a store and post office in his home across the street from the present store building.
Funeral home services for josephine are being provided by obaugh funeral home inc. Wimer area historical earthquake activity is above oregon state average. This was about 32% of all the recorded wimers in the usa. That it be a tool that can help us with planning our trips. Wimer, or historical weather trends historical weather data collected from roseburg, or. Al wimer is a major entertainer singing in clubs around the oregon coast. Oregon has far more covered bridges than any of our neighboring states in. The wimer covered bridge is eight miles north of rogue river, oregon, at the junction of e. Discover more about the history of southern oregon in the book rogue river, by local author cheryl martin sund.
Oregon state archives photo oregons cultural assets encompass a wide range of creative activities. The rogue river might seem high now, but early in 1964, historic flooding knocked out five bridges on the river. The original 85 foot bridge was constructed in 1892, rebuilt in 1927, and rebuilt again in 2008 following the queenspost trust design of the original. Original book entitled oregon county history this book was originally published in the late 80s by the oregon county historical society. The larger share of the claim lay south of the river taking in the mouth of grays creek and the land where the water hole restaurant is. It took a year for the community to shake off the shock of loosing its beloved old bridge, but now a revised citizens committee has a mission and a goal.
From a stunning variety of artistic expression to cutting edge science, from media coverage of current events to the rich history of the state, this section serves to. About thirteen thousand years ago the first native americans had arrived in the northwest from mongolia by way of siberia and alaska. The wimer bridge is a covered bridge over evans creek in jackson county in the u. View all hotels near the wimer covered bridge on tripadvisor. With the lowcost electric power provided by dams, oregon has developed steadily as a manufacturing state. The most wimer families were found in the usa in 1880. The small community post offices were discontinued around 1907 when the rural route service was established out of murphy. Please dont post internet news, memes, web junk and political posts that dont directly relate to wimer. Oregon produces almost all of the countrys seed for bentgrass, fescue, ryegrass, crimson clover, kentucky and merion bluegrasses and orchardgrass. The wimer family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The primary coordinate point for wimer is located at latitude 42.
Run a full report to get access to phone numbers, emails, social profiles and much more. Peekyous people search has 4291 people named wimer and you can find info, photos, links, family members and more. To view them please make an appointment by either emailing or phoning the fitchburg historical society. Explore wimer genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in oregon s natural history can easily understand. Obtain crime statistics and crime data about wimer in jackson county, oregon. Jun 23, 2012 the wimer covered bridge is eight miles north of rogue river, oregon, at the junction of e.
Funeral home services for shirley are being provided by leo m. If your printer has a twosided print option, choose that to print and skip steps 24 below. It was a large territory that included the future states of oregon, idaho, washington, and part of montana. The historic bridge collapsed on july 6th, 2003, a. The wimer bridge crosses evans creek in jackson county, oregon. There are already 24 users and 1,252 genealogy profiles with the wimer surname on geni. In 2003, the historic wimer bridge suddenly collapsed into evans. The wimer covered bridge rogue river 2020 all you need to. Oregon history the history of oregon state the us50. Pennsylvania had the highest population of wimer families in 1840. Wimer is an unincorporated community and censusdesignated place cdp in jackson county, oregon, united states.
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