Situated above the forks of the Coquille River in Coos County, Oregon, Myrtle Point is home to the Coos County Logging Museum. Before white men came in the mid-1800s, the town site was a gathering place for the Coquille Indians. Ephraim Catching filed a donation claim here in 1853, and a village was platted and laid out by Henry Meyers in 1861, under the name of Meyersville. In 1879, the town was renamed Ott for a short time, then Myrtle Point, for the myrtle trees that grew there.
Recommended Resources
Coos County Fairgrounds Museum
The museum in Myrtle Point, Oregon is a display museum, where exhibits come from individuals, service organizations, schools, libraries, businesses and other museums within Coos County. Current exhibits are featured, along with historical articles, schedules, and contacts.
http://fairgroundsmuseum.coquillevalley.org/
The Myrtle Point, Oregon library is a member of the Coos County Library Service District. Its location, hours of operation, schedule of programs and events, announcements, and contacts are posted, and library patrons can access audiobooks and videos online.
http://www.doralibrary.plinkit.org/
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization comprised of businesses and professional people in Myrtle Point, Oregon. Its site features a profile of the town, maps, weather information, and a guide to local attractions, events, and businesses, as well as membership data.
http://www.myrtlepointchamber.org/
Myrtle Point Christian Assembly
The location, calendars, and service times for the Christian fellowship in Myrtle Point, Oregon are featured, along with information on the shared beliefs of the congregation, photographs, and contact data.
http://www.myrtlepointca.com/
MPSD is a K-12 public school administrative district headquartered in Myrtle Point, Oregon. A school calendar and hours are posted, including information about the district offices, bus routes, menus, projects, and supplemental education services.
http://www.mpsd.k12.or.us/
The Myrtle Point, Oregon company specializes in the manufacture and sale of wood arrows, shafts, oil and other archery products. Its products are highlighted and made available for sale online, along with spine charts, a list of distributors, shipping tables, and return policies.
http://www.rosecityarchery.com/
