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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