Gilchrist is located in Klamath County, southwest of Bend, between La Pine and Crescent along Highway 97. This community is also situated within the Deschutes National Forest, southeast of Wickiup Reservoir, Davis Lake, Odell Lake and Summit Lake. The community of Gilchrist was developed by the Gilchrist Timber Company in 1938, and the post office was established on November 14 of that same year. Frank W. Gilchrist of Saginaw, Michigan started the family lumber business shortly after the Civil War.
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01/09 Coming to The area
Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival Ashland OR May18-19 The Spring Thaw is Oregon's largest mountain bike event.
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Eugene OR May19 A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes!
Bohemia Mining Days Cottage Grove OR July18-21 Prospectors' breakfast, miners' parade, food booths, gold panning, a pow wow, carnival, kiddie parade, street dance, and more.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
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