Central Point (Or.)

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Central Point Elementary School. Constructed in 1908, the school has been in service since that time.

The documents detail the history of the school, how it got its name, correspondence regarding the nomination, and images of the school.

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The City of Central Point 1997 New Years Day Flood map notes the location of flooded areas, evacuated homes, and known sandbag protected areas. The city of Central Point designed it for planning purposes only.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form indicates that the United States Army occupied Fort Lane Site from 1853-1856. Located approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Central Point, Oregon, the fort sat on a small 10-acre portion of a military reserve. The fort experienced ongoing problems between the Takelma and Shasta Indians, and settlers.The documents include correspondence regarding the nomination, a history concerning the fort and pioneers, images of maps, plot plans,...

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Mathias Welch House as a private residence built in 1888 by the local brick-mason George Priddy. The Welch house is the only brick dwellings built in the original town boundary. Mr. Welch was a predominant member of the community, politician, and a businessman. A brief history of Mr. Welch is available in the nomination form, and there are images of a plot plan, floor plans, and newspaper articles. Photographs,...

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The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Driver House, built as a private residence for Edward Raymond and wife Mabel Gipson Driver, in the area that was known as Millionaire Row in Central Point.

Also found is correspondence concerning the nomination, plot plans of the land, the house floor plans, photograph slides, negatives, and images of the home and other buildings.