Kerby History
Originally known as Kerbyville, Kerby was settled around 1854, shortly after gold was discovered in The illinois Valley. In 1857 the town was selected as the county seat, a title it held until 1857 when the seat was moved to Grants Pass.
As mining waned in the Illinois Valley, Kerby and other towns transitioned to a timber and farming economy.
Oregon Mining Photos
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Oregon Gold
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