Sparta Township

Known for small—town charm and a beautiful countryside, the area known as Sparta Township was first settled in 1844, and over the next two years it would become home to those pursuing dreams in the logging industry. Rich in a variety of forests, and with the Rogue River and Nash Creek running through it, Sparta first developed saw and flour mills. In the late 1800s, the Ridge would develop along the western edge of town, where the land was prime for growing a variety of fruits. When the Per...