Gold Hill is located off the I-5 between
Grants Pass and Medford Oregon. Gold Hill was
founded in the early 1800's by miners looking to
make it rich shortly after a large gold nugget
was found.
The town's fathers bought &
sold land, traded and homesteaded until the town
is what it is today. Gold Hill was
incorporated in 1895.
The Historical Society was established on
January 20, 1986. The Gold Hill Historical
Society Museum is housed in the Beeman-Martin
house, which was built by Josiah and Hattie
Beeman in 1901. Money from the Beeman's
operation of the Lucky Bart Mine built this fine
Gold Hill home which featured the first indoor
plumbing in the city. GHHS acquired this house
in 1993. Many devoted volunteers spent five
months refurbishing this historic building. The
purpose of the society is to promote, preserve
and interpret the rich history of Gold Hill and
the surrounding area. Call 541-855-1182
for Hours & Info.
