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Dorris Ranch
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National Register of Historic Places

Dorris Ranch

A district of 5 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1988
Late Victorian Gothic VernacularListed 1988Springfield
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About the district

Dorris Ranch, at S. Second St. at Dorris Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 22, 1988. It was among the first 4 of Springfield’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its agriculture, at the state level. The district takes in 5 historic buildings. The listing covers 109 acres.

What it isPark in Lane County, Oregon, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 86 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1899 to today

  1. 1899Built
  2. 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 38 years
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Finding Dorris Ranch

S. Second St. at Dorris Ave., Springfield

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

6 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BSouthern Pacific Railroad Passenger Station and Freight HouseStick Style1.2 miBOregon Power Company's Springfield SubstationChicago · Built 19111.3 miBSpringfield Motors Buick DealershipModerne · Built 19491.3 miDWashburne Historic DistrictSpringfield Mill Cottage1.5 miBSpringfield High SchoolBuilding1.5 miBSpringfield General HospitalBungalow · Built 19131.7 mi

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Questions about Dorris Ranch

Is Dorris Ranch on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 1988 (Register number 88000724).

Is Dorris Ranch a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Deady Hall, 3 miles away.

Can you visit Dorris Ranch?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Dorris Ranch?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 86 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77849746 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.