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Map of Douglas County. The county, looking east from west of Roseburg. A gold "needle" from the Bohemia District in Douglas County. Douglas County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, the population was 111,201. [1] The county seat is Roseburg. [2]
About Us. Douglas County was named for U.S. Senator Steven A. Douglas (1813 to 1861). Senator Douglas was a Democratic candidate for the Presidency against Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and he was an enthusiastic Oregon supporter in the Congress. When first created on January 24, 1851, the County was part of Umpqua County.
The Commissioners along with staff at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History are pleased to announce that they are extending hours of operation at the Douglas County Museum to now be open every day of the week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Read on...
Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census , the county has a population of 111,201 people. [1] The county seat is Roseburg .
1592 to 1755. Peak of Spanish interest and exploration on Pacific Northwest coast. 1728 to 1768. Peak of Russian exploration on Northwest coast. 1778. Captain James Cooke reported a river at the position of the Umpqua. 1820 to 1821. “Old Establishment” or “McKay’s Fort” - fur post for Northwest Company. 1826.
The Board of Commissioners (Board) is the County governing body. They provide a direct link between the citizens of Douglas County and their County Government. The Board is responsible for: Adopting the County budget. Appointing non-elected officials, boards, commissions, and committees.
Commissioners Issue Proclamation for Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week in Douglas County. Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress were honored to be invited to part of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony held today, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Douglas County Courthouse.
