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Umpqua Oregon
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The community of Umpqua is located in Douglas County, along the banks of the Umpqua River. This small town is also situated a few miles west of Sutherlin along Fort McKay Rd.
Umpqua is a historic name in the state. It was used by the Indians to refer to the locality of the Umpqua River. In the summer of 1850, a party of prospectors originally planning to visit the Klamath River, explored the Umpqua River and established Umpqua City on August 5, 1850. Umpqua City post office was established on September 26, 1851, with Amos E. Rogers postmaster.
