Follow the Umpqua from Roseburg to Reedsport
Travel to Winchester, Oakland, and Elkton for glimpses of the past, and access to the Pacific Ocean and the Oregon Dunes.
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Roseburg
Roseburg has long been the center of culture and heritage for the Land of Umpqua. A leisurely walk through downtown reveals glimpses of a storied past seen on giant picture murals depicting some of the area's colorful history. Interesting retail shops and art galleries can be found throughout the central city. For a "full tummy" Umpqua experience, enjoy lunch or dinner at a local restaurant. Make sure to stop by the Umpqua Valley Arts Center, a 1918 former soldiers home and hospital, to view local artist offerings.
The railroad played a critical role in Roseburg's development. The town was the terminus for the Oregon - California Railroad until 1925.
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North to Oakland
Continue north on I-5 to historic Oakland, established around a grist mill in 1852. The Oregon - California Railroad Company built their line through the town and until 1910 it remained a thriving railroad center. Today, a few historic buildings remain and there is a small museum to tour.
West of Sutherlin, off Highway 138, "ferry across" the Rochester Covered Bridge. Continuing west you will find a historical marker about Fort Umpqu a before you reach Elkton. Trappers of the Hudson Bay Co. traded with the Indians from 1836-1852 at this fort.
Follow the main Umpqua River to Reedsport, where you can visit the Umpqua Discovery Center and explore the Land of Umpqua's spectacular coastline!
For your free Roseburg Visitors Guide call 1-800-444-9584 or check out our website at VisitRoseburg.com