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                   Located in Southwestern Oregon, Roseburg is a part of the hundred valleys of the Umpqua. In Roseburg, you can climb a mountain, raft a river or catch a salmon in some of the most picturesque areas of the Pacific Northwest. It is a part of a water wonderland crowned by the world famous Umpqua River. The gentle climate creates limitless recreational opportunities among lush forests and cascading waterfalls. With only 19 people per square mile, Roseburg has many unspoiled areas to explore.

The lakes, rivers and reservoirs of Douglas County provide ample boating and fishing settings, especially on the beautiful North Umpqua, a river that's famous among fishermen. The North Umpqua offers fishing opportunities for trout, salmon, bass, and is one of the world's only rivers with a native run of summer steelhead.

Contrary to popular belief, Roseburg was not named after the flower. Our name comes from a man called Aaron Rose, a New Yorker who traveled here over the Applegate Trail, which extends for 100 miles through Douglas County.

In 1850, Rose purchased a claim that was originally platted as the town site of Deer Creek. Early on, Rose´s town wasn´t much more than a tavern and a stopping off place for travelers along the Oregon-California Trail. Later came a gristmill, post office, a school and, in 1857, a new name -- Roseburg.

1872 was a landmark year in Roseburg´s history. In the same year the town officially incorporated, the O&C Railroad also established its southern terminal here. The railroad provided an economic mainstay and, along with a thriving agricultural community, helped define Roseburg´s early development.

Later Roseburg would emerge as a dominant player in the timber industry, a distinction that stands today. Nestled in some of the world´s richest timberland, Roseburg became a major lumber producer during the post-World War II housing boom. At the timber industry´s height, 278 mills operated in Douglas County.

Today Douglas County boasts 2.8 million acres of commercial forestlands, including the largest stand of old growth timber in the world. The timber industry still provides Roseburg´s primary livelihood; however, as the community adjusts to the changing timber market, our local economy has grown increasingly diverse. In recent years, Roseburg´s friendly business climate and outstanding quality of life have helped attract many new businesses, large and small, creating in our community an exciting period of economic growth.

Roseburg winters are cool without much freezing and provide most of the rainfall that brings blossom-filled springs. A warming trend begins in April and May, continuing into the summery days of July and August. Fall weather is pleasant and crisp, producing brilliant leaf colors in late October.