JACKSON COUNTY INCLUDES 2,801 SQUARE MILES! The counties principal industries are lumber, agriculture, manufacturing, and recreation. Its major points of interest include the Shakespearean Festival, Historic Jacksonville, Southern Oregon University, the Peter Britt Festival, the Rogue River, and many parks. Rural land owners with small acreage (nine acres or less) make up 27% of the rural landownership in Jackson County. Those with 49 acres or less account for 70% of the rural landownership. The natural and cultural history of Jackson County is diverse and fascinating. The landscapes we see today were formed over millions of years by glacial ice migrations, massive floods and red-hot lava flows. The Native peoples, include the Modoc, Shasta and Rogue River tribes who lived in the region now defined by Jackson County. Did you know that acorns were used to produce flour used in bread, puddings and soup. Did you know that Jackson Counties Agricultural has grown to over a 60 million dollar industry and the first commercial orchards were planted in 1885. There are many hiking and riding trips you can take to enjoy the Southern Oregon region. ( information obtained from the Jackson Country Rural Living Handbook).