Eagle Point offers an exceptional quality of life for residents seeking both tranquility and adventure. “We have a great sense of community,” says Aaron Prunty, City Administrator. “Eagle Point is a small town. It’s quiet. It’s safe. We have good schools. We have great neighborhoods. It’s very quiet at night.” This family-friendly atmosphere, combined with a strong school system and low crime rates, makes the town an attractive place to live and raise a family. Eagle Point’s charm is enhanced by its unique location along Little Butte Creek near the Rogue River, and its thoughtful town planning.“The Rogue Valley benefits from Oregon’s urban growth controls, which results in boundary expansion occurring only as needed and greatly minimizing suburban sprawl,” explains Mike Upston, Community Development Director. “For cities in Oregon, there is a defined boundary beyond which expansion is carefully controlled. That means Eagle Point is surrounded by forest land, farmland, and natural open spaces.” This careful regulation preserves the town’s natural beauty and rural character, offering a scenic and peaceful environment. Beyond its welcoming neighborhoods, Eagle Point is home to multiple beloved landmarks.The Butte Creek Mill, established in 1872 along the banks of Little Butte Creek, is the only water-powered grist mill still operating west of the Mississippi River. The Mill is a step back in time with sights, sounds, and smells of old-time southern Oregon history. The water turbine churns with the force of the creek which bisects the city and is one of the most prolific fish spawning (Coho, Chinook Salmon, and Steel Head) streams in southern Oregon. Next door is the Eagle Point Museum, originally built as the Long Mountain School in 1925 and now housing a notable collection of artifacts, photographs and heritage materials related to Eagle Point’s history. Just downstream is the historic covered bridge, constructed in 1922 as one of only 50 covered bridges in Oregon originally built to handle vehicles. Both the Mill and the Bridge are included on the National List of Historic Places. And on the town’s border lies the Eagle Point National Cemetery, a resting place for veterans who have served our country and a site of deep historical significance. These, along with the town’s proximity 175 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03 EAGLE POINT, OR
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