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Central Point, Oregon

Central Point is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States.
Population 18,997

Top Events in Central Point History

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1852Government
== History == Isaac Constant, a pioneer who settled here in 1852, named the location Central Point because of its location at a crossroads in the middle of the Rogue Valley.
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1870Architecture
In about 1870, Magruder Brothers opened a store at the crossroads.
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1872Government
In 1872, a post office was established here under the name Central Point.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 12,493 people, 4,613 households, and 3,450 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 17,169 people, 6,542 households, and 4,670 families living in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1852Government
== History == Isaac Constant, a pioneer who settled here in 1852, named the location Central Point because of its location at a crossroads in the middle of the Rogue Valley.
1870Architecture
In about 1870, Magruder Brothers opened a store at the crossroads.
1872Government
In 1872, a post office was established here under the name Central Point.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 12,493 people, 4,613 households, and 3,450 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 17,169 people, 6,542 households, and 4,670 families living in the city.

Did You Know?

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Central Point is located in the state of Oregon.
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Central Point has a population of 18,997 residents.
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The population was 18,997 as of 2020.

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Dennis Richardson (politician)
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