Golden Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Golden Historic District

Wolf Creek, Josephine County, Oregon
Listed
July 24, 2002
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
02000825

About this property

at Coyote Creek in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. Wolf Creek was first settled by Europeans in the late 1840s, when gold was discovered. However, most of the settlers left when gold was found in the nearby Salmon River in 1850. The abandoned town was eventually used by Chinese miners, who took over the abandoned mines. Several years later, they were driven out as the previous inhabitants (the European settlers) returned from the Salmon River. A hydraulic mine was built, and in 1885, a schoolhouse was built about a 1⁄2-mile (0.80 km) downstream from Golden. By 1892, over 150 people lived along Coyote Creek. A Campbellite church and general store were constructed, and in 1896 the Golden post office established. In 1915, a stamp mill was built. The church was rebuilt in 1950. The general store, carriage house, and several homes are still standing today. The Golden Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Golden has been an Oregon State Heritage Site since 2011. The town was featured in the paranormal investigation show Ghost Adventures, as the town–especially the church–are claimed to be haunted by demonic entities. Several locals shared their experiences of being possessed or feeling disoriented. The attraction Oregon Vortex is also featured.

Location

3482 Coyote Creek Rd.
Wolf Creek, Josephine County, Oregon
42.68236, -123.33912

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Wolf Creek Tavern
Early Republic
3 mi
Grave Creek Bridge
Industrial
3.7 mi
Hugo Community Baptist Church
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7.5 mi
Rand Ranger Station
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13.8 mi
Speed's Place on the Rogue
Industrial
15 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Hungry Hill (Rogue River Wars)
1856Early Republic
8.3 mi

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When was Golden Historic District listed on the National Register?

Golden Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Golden Historic District?

Golden Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Golden Historic District?

The period of significance for Golden Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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