Roseburg in Douglas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
The Mill-Pine Historic Neighborhood District
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016
1. The Mill-Pine Historic Neighborhood District Marker
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1985
The Mill-Pine neighborhood grew out of a need for housing close to the railroad. The Oregon-California railroad line was completed from Portland to Roseburg in 1872 and on to Ashland in 1884. Aaron Rose, the community's founder then began the development of this neighborhood adjacent to the railroad property. The first, second, third and fourth southern additions to the City of Roseburg were platted between 1887 & 1894.
A large proportion of the Mill-Pine neighborhood residents were associated with the railroad with jobs ranging from wiper to engineer. They serviced the many trains going through Roseburg each day. Other neighborhood residents worked in various occupations in a town made prosperous by the coming of the railroad.
In1927, the railroad regional division point was moved north, and railroad employment in Roseburg dwindled. The neighborhood has remained largely unchanged since that time.
Placed in cooperation with the State Historic Preservation Office. 1988
Erected 1988 by Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Hebe Fountain (approx. ¼ mile away); 'The Blast' Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Southern Oregon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Douglas County Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Courthouse Elm (approx. half a mile away); Medal of Honor Recipients Moon Tree (approx. 1.7 miles away); Pinot Noir (approx. 8.9 miles away); History of the (grist) Wheel (approx. 12.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseburg.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016
2. The Mill-Pine Historic Neighborhood District Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
