Located in Southwestern Oregon, Josephine County is bordered on the south by California and the Pacific coast is just two hours away. Josephine County was created by the Territorial Legislature on January 22, 1856, from the western half of Jackson County. And was named for Josephine Rollins, the first white woman to settle in southern Oregon. Learn more about the history of Josephine County here.
Josephine County is mountainous, but also has two major valleys and three rivers; the Rogue, the Applegate and the Illinois. These scenic rivers are world renowned for whitewater rafting and fishing. Many Josephine County Parks are situated on the Rogue River; these parks offer camping and great activities such as disc golf, hiking, volleyball, softball and fishing. One point of interest in Josephine County is the Grave Creek Covered Bridge; this is one of the few functional covered bridges that remain in southern Oregon. This historic bridge is the only covered bridge visible from the Oregon I-5 freeway.
Other attractions include the Applegate Trail Interpretive Center, Hellgate Canyon-Rogue River, Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Kerbyville Museum, Oregon Caves National Monument, Rogue Community College, Lake Selmac, WildLife Images and the Wolf Creek Inn, a State Historic Park.
Employment Opportunities
12-36 - Public Health Clinic Nurse Wednesday, August 08, 2012 Josephine County Public Health is seeking qualified applicants to fill a part-time (24 hrs/week) Clinic Nurse position. Provides a variety of public health nursing services in the care and treatment of clients in a public health clinic and in the community to prevent illness and communic... Read more...
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Animal Shelter and Adoption Services Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 8:00 AM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Josephine County
Animal Shelter and Adoption Services
Josephine County is accepting sealed proposals for Animal Shelter and Adoption Services at the office of the Josephine County Public Health Department, 715 NW Dimmick, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 until 4:0... Read more...
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