Bly, Oregon

Historic Archives: Articles

Stories, records, and milestones from Bly’s past.

Incidents & Events

Standing Stone Church Fire

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Photo gallery and summary of the fire and rebuilding efforts.

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Bootleg Fire

July 2021

How the Bootleg Fire shaped southern Oregon communities and landscapes.

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Primary Sources

D Goldberg's Final Letter

March 5 (year unknown)

A primary-source letter describing a winter tragedy near Bly.

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Lost River Encounter (1843-1844)

1843-1844

A Modoc and fur trapper confrontation in the Lost River and Langell Valley country near Bly.

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Reflections

What Working Through This History Has Brought Up

Reflection — Quentin Nichols

A personal essay on the logging history and what it reveals about Bly.

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