Historic Buildings

Historic Buildings of Jacksonville, Oregon

Beekman Bank Museum

Built in the late 1800s, the Beekman Bank was Southern Oregon’s first financial institution. This small but secure building once stored millions in gold dust from surrounding mines. Today, it remains completely intact with its original vault, counters, and handwritten ledgers, offering visitors an authentic experience of Gold Rush-era banking.

Beekman House Museum

Constructed between 1870 and 1876, this elegant Gothic Revival-style home belonged to banker Cornelius Beekman and his family. Visitors can tour rooms filled with period furnishings, family heirlooms, and everyday objects, offering a vivid glimpse into upper-class life in the late 19th century.

Nunan House (Magnolia Inn)

Built in 1892 by successful businessman Jeremiah Nunan, this Queen Anne-style mansion is one of the grandest homes in Jacksonville. With its turret, decorative woodwork, and stained glass windows, the house represented the height of local prosperity. It now serves as the Magnolia Inn, a bed-and-breakfast.

Jackson County Courthouse (Historic Site)

This 1883 red brick courthouse was the seat of Jackson County’s legal system when Jacksonville was the county seat. It hosted trials, elections, and public meetings. Though the county seat moved to Medford in the 1920s, the courthouse still stands as a cornerstone of Jacksonville’s historic district.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Established in 1858, this Carpenter Gothic-style church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Southern Oregon. It served the growing number of Irish Catholic miners who came during the Gold Rush. Still active today, it retains original pews, windows, and peaceful cemetery grounds.

St. Andrew’s Methodist-Episcopal Church

Built in 1854, this simple white church is among the oldest Protestant churches in Oregon. Originally a dual-purpose church and school, it now serves as a performance and event venue while preserving its original wooden floors, windowpanes, and frontier-era charm.

Jacksonville Cemetery

Founded in 1859, this hillside cemetery is the final resting place for pioneers, politicians, Civil War veterans, and entrepreneurs. It includes separate sections for Jewish and Chinese residents and features ornate headstones carved by local stonemason J.C. Whipp. Guided “living history” tours are held seasonally.

U.S. Hotel

Constructed in 1880 by J.N.T. Miller, the U.S. Hotel was a luxurious destination for travelers during Jacksonville’s boom years. Its Italianate brick design features arched windows and decorative cornices. Though it now houses shops and offices, the building retains its grand 19th-century appearance.

Orth Building

A well-preserved late 1800s commercial structure on California Street, the Orth Building has long housed general stores and local businesses. Its tall windows, brickwork, and storefronts are classic examples of Gold Rush-era downtown design.

Old Jacksonville City Hall

Erected in the early 1880s, this brick municipal building was once home to Jacksonville’s local government. With its straightforward design and durable materials, it reflects the town’s aspirations to establish law, order, and community stability. It remains a civic landmark today.

Historic Homes & Smaller Residences

John Hockenjos House (1878)

Built by German immigrant John Hockenjos, a skilled carpenter who worked on several important Jacksonville buildings. His home, located behind St. Andrew’s Church, is a humble but significant example of early settler craftsmanship.

McCully House (1861)

One of Jacksonville’s oldest surviving homes, the McCully House served as a residence, school, and inn. Its preservation provides a look at how multi-purpose frontier homes adapted to the town’s changing needs over time.

Von Helms House (1878)

This refined home reflects the rising affluence of Jacksonville’s middle and upper classes during the late 1800s. The Von Helms family played an active role in community affairs, and their home stands as a quiet emblem of post-mining success.

Kahler House (1880)

A well-maintained home symbolizing the transition from pioneer practicality to architectural elegance. Built around 1880, the Kahler House showcases more refined design elements and represents Jacksonville’s stable and growing economy during that era.

William M. Bybee House (circa 1857–1861)

This Classical Revival-style home belonged to one of Southern Oregon’s most prominent landowners and businessmen. Notable features include diamond-patterned windows, lap board siding, and a symmetrical façade. It remains one of Jacksonville’s most architecturally distinguished private residences.