This small community is located in Josephine County, southwest of Grants Pass along US Hwy 199. Popular attractions in the Wilderville area include the Applegate River (a tributary of the Rogue River) and the eastern edge of the Siskiyou National Forest. Wilderville was named for Joseph L. Wilder, a local resident. The first post office established at this location was called Slat Creek. It was established on September 30, 1858, with Oliver J. Evans first postmaster. The name of the office was later changed to Wilderville on August 12, 1878 with Joseph L. Wilder as postmaster.
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Wilderville Oregon 97543
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01/10 Coming to The Wilderville area
Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival Ashland OR May18-19 The Spring Thaw is Oregon's largest mountain bike event.
Azalea Festival Brookings OR May24-26 The community-wide festival includes a parade, street fair, art show, car show, flower & quilt shows, breakfasts and BBQ's
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.
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