Eagle Point, Oregon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eagle Point, Oregon
City
An aerial image of Eagle Point
Nickname(s):  Gateway to the Lakes
Location in Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Jackson
Incorporated	1911
Area
• Total	2.97 sq mi (7.69 km2)
• Land	2.97 sq mi (7.69 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,310 ft (399.3 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,686
• Density	3,263.48/sq mi (1,259.94/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code	97524
Area code(s)	541
FIPS code	41-21550
GNIS feature ID	1161353

Eagle Point is a city located in Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. It is often called the "Gateway to the Lakes." In 2010, the city had 8,469 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 9,686 people.

History of Eagle Point

In the middle of the 1800s, a rocky cliff near where Eagle Point is today was a favorite spot for eagles to build their nests. A local resident named John Mathews suggested "Eagle Point" as the name for a new post office in the area. The post office officially opened in 1872. Andrew McNeil was the first person to manage it.

Butte Creek Mill: A Historic Landmark

The Butte Creek Mill is a special water-powered gristmill in Eagle Point. It has been operating for over 125 years! Built in 1872 next to Little Butte Creek, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Sadly, the mill burned down on Christmas Day in 2015. But the community worked hard to rebuild it. The Butte Creek Mill sold its first batch of grain again in December 2020. Actor Jim Belushi even performed a concert in 2016 to help raise money for the rebuilding effort. In 2018, actor Patrick Duffy, who lives in Eagle Point, joined the Butte Creek Mill Foundation to help with the rebuilding.

Geography of Eagle Point

Eagle Point covers an area of about 2.96 square miles (7.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

The city is located north of Medford and White City. It is south of Shady Cove. Eagle Point is in the Rogue River Valley and sits along Oregon Route 62. A stream called Little Butte Creek, which flows into the Rogue River, passes through Eagle Point.

Climate in Eagle Point

Eagle Point has a climate known as a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means the summers are warm and dry, but not extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6°F (22°C).

Population and Demographics

Eagle Point Population in 2010

According to the 2010 census, 8,469 people lived in Eagle Point. There were 3,231 households, which are groups of people living together. About 2,373 of these were families.

The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.01 people. About 27.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 36.9 years.

Notable People from Eagle Point

Many interesting people have connections to Eagle Point:

• Jim Belushi – A television actor, comedian, and singer. He was on Saturday Night Live and starred in According to Jim.
• Patrick Duffy – A television actor known for his roles in Dallas, Step by Step, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
• Tyrone Holmes – An American football player.
• Larry Lansburgh (1911–2001) – An American producer, director, and screenwriter.
• Kim Novak – An actress who starred in movies like Vertigo, Picnic, and The Man with the Golden Arm.
• Nathan Pine – The current director of athletics at the United States Air Force Academy.
• Matt Ross – A screenwriter, actor, and director. He is known for his roles in Big Love and Silicon Valley.

See also

In Spanish: Eagle Point (Oregón) para niños