11/13 60th Anniversary: Jville National Historic District Designation with Larry Smith

About the Presentation: In 1966, Jacksonville made history by becoming the first city in Oregon to be designated a National Historic Landmark District, recognized as a remarkably preserved late 1800s Gold Rush boom town. This milestone event reflects on six decades of community effort, preservation, and local pride that kept Jacksonville’s rich heritage alive for generations. About the Presenter: Larry Smith is a beloved local historian, author, and retired 5th-grade teacher who taught at Jacksonville Elementary School for 33 years (1966–2000). Known as the unofficial historian of Jacksonville, Oregon, Larry is a founding member and Executive Director of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association, an avid photographer with an archive of over 20,000 local historic photos, and a former Interpretive Park Ranger at Crater Lake National Park. His lifelong dedication to education and preservation has played a key role in protecting both Jacksonville’s history and its natural trail network.