Ashland in Jackson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Welcome to Lithia Park

Ashland’s Natural Treasure

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 28, 2024

1. Welcome to Lithia Park Marker

Inscription. At this site in 1892, the Chautauqua Association offered lectures and entertainment in a large dome located just above the town's flour mill. When the mill burned to the ground, the city acquired the land along with the eight acres where the dome once stood. This marked the beginning of Lithia Park. Additional land was purchased and donated over the years and the park now spans over 90 acres. Golden Gate Park Superintendent John McLaren assisted with the design. His motto: “Trees, and more trees” explains the lush landscape, though Ashland Creek remains the central feature.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 42° 11.787′ N, 122° 42.933′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Oregon, in Jackson County. It can be reached from Winburn Way south of Main Street. The marker is located in the northern section of Lithia Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland OR 97520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Oregon.

It is also on the American

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Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Old Ashland Mill (here, next to this marker); Ashland Lithia Water (within shouting distance of this marker); Wild (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coraline (about 500 feet away); Ashland Creek (about 500 feet away); The Whittle Garage (about 500 feet away); McCall Magnolia (about 700 feet away); Citizens Banking and Trust Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 28, 2024

2. Welcome to Lithia Park Marker

Chautauqua dome building, the first of two domed buildings at this site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 4, 2013

3. Chautauqua dome building, the first of two domed buildings at this site

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.