About Ashland

Prior to the arrival of settlers in the 1800s, Shasta Indians lived in the valley along the creek where Ashland is presently located. The 1840s brought American settlers, following the Applegate Trail and the 1851 gold rush increased Ashland’s popularity. Now home to 22,000 residents, Ashland is one of Oregon’s larger cities, located 178 miles south of Eugene along the I-5 corridor. Because of Ashland’s relative isolation, most residents of an Ashland house or apartment for rent work locally. The Bathroom Readers' Institute and Bathroom Readers' Press, and Brammo Motorsports are large employers in the area.

Residents of an apartment or home for rent in Ashland can take advantage of inexpensive train services offered by the Amtrak Coastal Starlight that serves the west coast. Additionally, the Ashland Municipal Airport serves the general aviation crowd. Located in the south end of the Rogue Valley and near the Oregon-California border, Ashland has an abundance of outdoor facilities perfect for recreation, including Siskiyou Mountain Park, YMCA Park, Clay Street Park, Garden Way Park, Sherwood Park, Hunter Park, Railroad District Park, Glenwood Park, Garfield Park, North Mountain Park, Lithia Park, Byers Lake, Hald Strawberry Park, Vogel Park, and Dog Park. The community’s strong support for the area’s culture includes hosting of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland Independent Film Festival, and Ashland New Plays Festival. The Ashland School District oversees three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school.

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