Fort Briggs - Josephine County

Fort Briggs was one of four temporary forts that were used by Josephine County white settlers for protection from the Indians. 

Fort Briggs was near Waldo, Fort Hayes was also in the Illinois Valley, Fort Vannoy was near Grants Pass, and Fort Leland was in Leland.

 The Josephine County Historical Society erected this historic marker in November of 1975.  The following is an announcement that appeared in the Society's "Oldtimer" newsletter that same month.

_______________________________________________________ FORT BRIGGS MARKER
Historic Sites Director, Mr. Victor Sparlin, has set November 11, 1975 as the date for the dedication of the Fort Briggs marker.  At 1:00 p.m. we will assemble at the Junction Inn in Cave Junction (junction of Hiway 199 and Caves Hiway) and proceed in a convoy, led by Mr. Sparlin, to the site of old Fort Briggs on the Holland Loop Road.  Mr. A Donley Barnes, past-president of the Society, will give the address of the day.  Hot coffee will be furnished by the Society - so weather permitting try to arrange transportation.
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Althouse Church - Josephine County

Althouse Methodist Episcopal Church

The Althouse Methodist Episcopal Church in Cave Junction, Oregon was incorporated on February 22, 1893 by James M. Payne, John E. Seyfirth and Alvin Morey.

This plain, but sturdy building was built on land donated by a parishioner named McCann.

Like many churches in Josephine County, services were held by circuit riding preachers, including the well-known and respected T.L. Jones

At sometime between 1893 and 1900 it was moved to its present location on Holland Loop Road.
  

This building now belongs to the Bridgeview Community Church, and is the only remaining church building left from the 1800s in the Illinois Valley.