Established in January of 1852, the county bordering California in Southern Oregon covers 2,800 square miles and as of July 1, 1999, the population was 175,822, an increase of 29,435 over the 1990 census.

The Jackson Countyseat is Medford, which lies on Interstate 5 as do the other major towns, Ashland, noted as a cultural center, and Jacksonville, with its famous historic district.

For information on county government, contact the National Association of Counties Web site.

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Location: Medford Oregon

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29 Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15 Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12 Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include: Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours North Powder December 18 thru February 28 Christmas Light Parade Prineville December 5 Gingerbread Jubilee Medford continuing thru November 25 Candlelight Tour Aurora December 5 thru December 6