Southern Oregon is rich with amazing tales about its people, locales and events. Whether you've recently moved there, are a long-time resident, or just planning a visit, you'll find the history and legends of this area as fascinating as those found anywhere in the country. Historian Dennis Powers has been researching the area for nearly twenty-five years, all while writing hundreds of articles for newspapers, magazines and local radio. With continued reference to the area's prime reporters and historians, the 140 stories selected for this volume connect where the "past meets present" and contain a treasure trove of historical gems. In these pages you'll discover the answers to questions such as: From town histories to the creative geniuses, athletes, and movers and shakers, to the region's "golden" past--it's all here and you're invited to experience the amazing People, Places & Stories that have made Southern Oregon into what it is today.