Gold Hill in Jackson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Rock Point Hotel
Stage Stop and Telegraph Office
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 27, 2016
1. Rock Point Hotel Marker
J.B. White founded the small Community of Rock Point in the early 1850's. John fought in the Rouge Indian Wars. In exchange for his service he received land, and developed a homestead on the north side of the stage road. The land was sold to L. J. White.
In 1864 L. J. White began construction on the Rock Point Hotel. February 8, 1865 the hotel was open to the public with a Grand Ball. In the hotel L. J. established one of the first telegraph stations in the area.
The record books from the stage company verify the regular use of the Rock Point Hotel as a stage stop. But, [by] the turn of the century the hotel had closed. Henry White, son of L. J. returned to farming.
Today the building houses the Del Rio Winery tasting room.
Dedicated April 2007
By Umpqua Joe 1859 Outpost of Humbug Chapter 73
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2007 by E Clampus Vitus Umpqua Joe 1859 Outpost of Humbug Chapter 73.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 42° 25.987′ N, 123° 5.498′ W. Marker is in Gold Hill, Oregon, in Jackson County. Marker is on North River Road west of Oregon Route 99, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rock Point, Oregon (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Point Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Safety Follows Wisdom (approx. 0.4 miles away); City of Gold Hill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Valley of the Rogue Applegate Trail Kiosk (approx. 2.4 miles away); Dardanelles (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Salmon Ceremony at Ti'lomikh Falls (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Salmon Ceremony at Ti'lomikh Falls (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gold Hill.
More about this marker. Although the marker indicates "Rouge", Rogue was no doubt intended.
Also see . . .
1. Del Rio Vineyards - Our Story. Vineyard website homepage (Submitted on October 31, 2016.)
2. Rock Point Tavern, Gold Hill, Jackson County, OR. Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey (Submitted on October 31, 2016.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 27, 2016
2. Rock Point Hotel Marker - Image of Hotel on Marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 27, 2016
3. Rock Point Hotel Marker - Wide View
Historic American Buildings Survey, 1934
4. Rock Point Tavern, Gold Hill, Jackson County, OR
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 27, 2016
5. Rock Point Hotel - Looking North Across North River Road
The Rock Point Hotel, finished in 1865, is significant in many areas, primarily architecture, transportation, communication and agriculture. One of the oldest standing buildings in Jackson County, the Rock Point Hotel remains a fine example of stagehouse form. Philip Dole, historical architect, described the structure as perhaps the finest of its type, noting particularly its proximity to the road, three entry doors, double porch, and triangular shaped window trim. The Hotel is one of few surviving buildings of its kind and function left in Oregon. - National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
