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History
can be very interesting. When we moved here at the end of 1995, we were curious about the background & history
of Grants Pass and Josephine County. We have learned a lot! Among other things,
we learned about THE SCHMIDT FAMILY (No relation!)of early Grants Pass (see Josephine County Historical Society
link below.). It's an interesting area and if you like history or not, this page should interest you.
Downtown Grants Pass has been honored as a National Historic District
because of the many renovated business buildings and residential homes.
We're
PROUD of this distinction!
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THE SCHMIDT TEAM
Tim and Nancy Schmidt Real Estate Brokers SOME
OF THE HISTORY OF GRANTS PASS, OREGON This is an interesting
area with lots to see
and
enjoy!
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ABOUT GRANTS PASS
Grants Pass and its surrounding
valleys have had a colorful past forged by the Native Americans, trappers, loggers, gold panners, celebrities, and writers
who were attracted to the river and contributed to its legend.
Located on the legendary Rogue River, Grants Pass is a pleasant city surrounded by stately mountains and ancient
forests. Grants Pass is the perfect place to experience some of nature’s greatest wonders.
Discover the many unique recreational opportunities available including jetboating, rafting, fishing, hiking and
wildlife viewing on the scenic Rogue River.
A visit to the abundance of antique stores, specialty shops and
art galleries located in our historic downtown is one of many ways to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Grants Pass.
However you choose to experience it, the Rogue will charm, challenge
and delight you!
The snow of winter is somewhat of a rarity IN Grants Pass but you can see the snow on surrounding mountains
and its delightful!
From an excerpt from:
US Census Bureau and Grants Pass Registry.
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THE SCHMIDT HOUSE IN GRANTS PASS, OREGON In 1978, the Historical
Society gratefully accepted the generous gift of the Schmidt House from Anna and Flora Schmidt. The property was
deeded to the Society and the Schmidt sisters continued to reside on the property for as long as they were able to do so.
The two women also provided a substantial sum of money for upkeep of the building and grounds. Col. LeRoy
Heston left his estate, a collection of Oriental art and a sum of money to the Society in 1982.
The Josephine County Historical Society
found it's home in the Schmidt House on the corner of 5th & J Streets in Grants Pass Oregon in 1983. Col. LeRoy Heston's
endowment and that of the Schmidt sisters provides in part, for the Schmidt House and Research Library. |
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