Grants Pass, Oregon

Josephine County

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Grants Pass is a city in Josephine County in Southern Oregon. Here lived 2003 24.470 inhabitants and in 2004 it was 27,195. The city is a starting point for boat trips through the canyon of the Rogue River.

The town is named after General Grant, who held a key position in the American Civil War.

The city is traversed by the Rogue River and is surrounded by forested mountains. Apart from a small, historic town center offers Grants Pass typical small town shopping, and numerous restaurants and snack bars.

Just east lie the restored gold mining town of Jacksonville and Ashland Oregon's cultural Mecca ( ​​Famous Shakespeare Festival from mid-February to October). In addition, the nearby Oregon Caves, near the town of Cave Junction, an easily accessible tourist attraction.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Ty Burrell, actor
  • Bob Christie, race car driver
  • Carl Barks, comic book writer ( died in Grants Pass )

Educational institutions

  • Grants Pass High School: Relatively modern school complex with more than 1,000 students. School Mascot: Caveman ( Ger. caveman ).
  • RCC ( Rogue Community College ): On the edge of town, this means an opportunity for further education after high school.
  • Numerous elementary and middle schools.
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