Camp Elliff

Camp Elliff (1855-1856) - Established during the Rogue River Indian War of 1855-1856 by Captain Laban Buoy and a detachment of Company B, 2nd Oregon Mounted Volunteers. Also known as Camp Eliff and Fort Elliff. History Established to keep Cow Creek Road open. Camp Elliff had no permanent structures and was abandoned in late 1856. Current Status Unknown. {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: Douglas County, Oregon, where the old Pacific Highway reaches the Cow Creek Valley. Map location approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 42.798959 Long: -123.249822 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 1696' GPS Locations: 42.798959, -123.249822 Camp Elliff Sources: McArthur, Lewis A. & McArthur, Lewis L., Oregon Geographic Names, Oregon Historical Society Press; 7 edition (December 2003), 1073 pages, ISBN 0875952771, ISBN 978-0875952772, page 146 Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads Links: North American Forts - Camp Elliff Fortification ID: OR0060 - Camp Elliff OR0063 - Fort Elliff OR0209 - Camp Eliff Visited: No