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Umpqua

The community of Umpqua is located in Douglas County, along the banks of the Umpqua River. This small town is also situated a few miles west of Sutherlin along Fort McKay Rd.

Umpqua is a historic name in the state. It was used by the Indians to refer to the locality of the Umpqua River. In the summer of 1850, a party of prospectors originally planning to visit the Klamath River, explored the Umpqua River and established Umpqua City on August 5, 1850. Umpqua City post office was established on September 26, 1851, with Amos E. Rogers postmaster.

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Count 2. Location: Umpqua Oregon 97486

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13
Holiday Ale Festival 2009 Portland December 2 thru December 6
Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12
History of Communities on the Lower Umpqua River Reedsport continuing thru December 17
82nd Annual Yachats Ladies Club Christmas Bazaar Yachats December 5 thru December 6

Other upcoming events include:
Winter Beach Party North Powder February 6
25th Annual Historic Homes Parlor Tour Baker City December 12
International Film Festival Portland February 11 thru February 27
Christmas Community Bazaar Gold Beach December 5
Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15

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