Ashland
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Ashland is a city located in Jackson County in southern Oregon. It is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, a renowned theater company that attracts visitors from around the world and significantly contributes to the local economy and cultural life.
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Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Jackson
- Mayor
- Tonya Graham
- Total
- 6.64 sq mi (17.19 km )
- Land
- 6.64 sq mi (17.19 km )
- Water
- 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
- Elevation
- 1,949 ft (594 m)
- Density
- 3,218.9/sq mi (1,242.84/km )
- Time zone
- UTC−8 (Pacific)
- Summer dst
- UTC−7 (Pacific)
- Area codes
- 541 and 458
- Fips code
- 41-03050
Article
Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It lies along Interstate 5 approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of the California border and near the south end of the Rogue Valley. The city's population was 21,360 at the 2020 census.
The city is the home of Southern Oregon University (SOU) and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). These are important contributors to Ashland's economy, which also depends on restaurants, galleries, and retail stores that cater to tourists. Lithia Park along Ashland Creek, historic buildings, and a paved intercity bike trail provide additional visitor attractions.