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Apr 19, 2024 · With many miners in the area, the town of Bohemia City was established at the current Musick Mine site and a rudimentary road was constructed to connect Bohemia City to Sutherlin, Oregon. By 1971 a larger road was built to connect the mining district to Cottage Grove, which was a much larger city than Sutherlin.
In 1866 a miners' meeting was held and the camp known as Bohemia City was established. In 1868 the population of the camp exceeded 100 men. Details on this early incarnation of Bohemia City are difficult to come by, but it was said to have cabins, a hotel, and a saloon. There is no record of a post office.
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A short hike with a beautiful view. Also explore an old mining town, including gold mines. The Bohemia Mountain Trail leads up a steep grade to the rocky summit of Bohemia Mountain, the highest point on the Cottage Grove District. On a clear day, view the peaks of the Cascade Range from Mt. Hood to Mt. Shasta. Wildflowers bloom along rock meadows and bluffs in late June. Below the mountain is ...
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Jul 28, 2023 · The mining era of Bohemia Mountain is long gone. With caved-in or sealed entrances to mines and a ghost town of Bohemia City sitting between the trees, Umpqua National Forest is home to what used ...
NAME: Bohemia City COUNTY: Lane ROADS: 4WD GRID: 4 CLIMATE: Snow in winter. BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring, Summer, Fall. COMMENTS: From Cottage Grove, up Row river to Sharpes Creek. Up Sharpes Creek to top of mountain. Road is steep and rough. Four wheel drive recommended.. REMAINS: Two buildings, I believe. Being restored last time I was there ...
Bohemia National Recreation Trail #1407. Originally constructed in 1864 and 1865, the Bohemia Trail was the first organized effort for a wagon route from Oakland, Oregon to the Bohemia Mines. Most of this route was on private land and has since been abandoned and/or obliterated by road construction. However, seven miles of this historic trail ...
Jul 21, 2023 · In 1865 he established the Bohemia Mining District, developing around 2000 mines — catalyzing and booming the Oregon Gold Rush. Once the fuse was lit, over 2,000 men from across the world ...
