Buckhorn Springs, Oregon facts for kids
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Buckhorn Springs, Oregon
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 Buckhorn Springs, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Buckhorn Springs, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 2,661 ft (811 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1637989 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Buckhorn Springs is a small, quiet community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. It's not a city or town, but an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government. You can find it nestled in the Siskiyou Mountains, southeast of a city called Ashland. A road named Buckhorn Springs Road connects this community to Oregon Route 66, close to Emigrant Lake.
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What is Buckhorn Springs?
The most famous thing about Buckhorn Springs is its natural springs. These springs are known for their very cold and bubbly water. Imagine water that's naturally like soda pop!
A Look Back: The History of Buckhorn Springs
The story of Buckhorn Springs began in the 1890s. A man named James C. Tolman bought the land around these special springs. He decided to build a small hotel there, which he called Tolman Springs.
How the Springs Were Used Over Time
After James Tolman, different people owned the property. They used the springs and buildings in many interesting ways:
- It was a hunting lodge called Buckhorn Lodge. People would come here for hunting trips.
- Tourists would stop for picnics. They sometimes used the bubbly spring water to make their own soda pop.
- It became a peaceful retreat with cabins where people could stay overnight. There were even mineral mud baths.
- At one point, it was a health spa, a private home, and an inn.
- Since 1998, it has been known as the Buckhorn Springs Retreat Center.
Buckhorn Springs: A Historic Place
Because of its unique history, the Buckhorn Mineral Springs Resort was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This means it's recognized as an important historical site. The area covers about 95 acres (38 ha), which is like 70 football fields! It includes the main lodge and many other buildings.
