Sailors' Diggings - by Willard and Elsie Street

Sailors' Diggings by Willard and Elsie Street makes one want to plan an exploratory trip to the very place where the origin of Josephine county began!


From the ancient Indian archaeological finds, to the miles of ditch and tunnels to bring in water for hydraulic mining; and the controversy over which state, Oregon or California, would claim this land.


From the beginnings of the many mining camps to Waldo, the town that was torn down for the gold under its' buildings, the first county seat, was mined out of existence.


Sailors' Diggings is an interesting and informative work.

Thanks to Gary Swanson for providing this review.


Sailors' Diggings can be purchased now for just $10.00.

or at the Josephine Historical Society's Bookshop located in the Research Library at 512 K Street, Grants Pass; or at their Online Bookshop.