Langlois general merchandise store with post office established by A. H. Thrift and Frank Langlois, which they later sold to Ed Rackleff who lost it in the 1910 fire. (from Langlois 1881-1981)
In 1854 and succeeding years, William V. Langlois filed land claims and purchased property north of Floras Creek, creating an amalgam of acreage for a family farm. (ref 1) William had previously owned a mercantile in Port Orford but desired a home on Floras Creek for his wife and seven children. (ref 2) One of his neighbors was A. H. (Alexander Hamilton) Thrift who shared similar agribusiness goals and had amassed 840 acres on the same fertile plain shored by the Pacific Ocean. Through influence and investment, both families would play an integral role in the upstart of grocers that would feed and supply the clientele of northern Curry County and its peripheral areas. Read more about A Short History of Langlois, Oregon Grocers by Bonnie Jensen Cox
July 15 is the date to join a tour sponsored by the Coos History Museum. Tour agenda is as follows: Meet at the Bandon History Museum on that Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for an hour visit, then board a bus for Langlois Mountain in north Curry County. We will travel up Bethel Creek Rd. through ranch country with views of the coastal plain and the Pacific Ocean behind us. At the intersection with Langlois Mountain Road, we will travel east to the end of the county road, and then west to our lunch stop at the Highland Woods, formerly the Millard School (a military prep school), where we listen to stories of the area while enjoying the catered lunch. Returning west to Langlois, we will stop for a bit of wandering through the Wild Rivers Wool Factory and the Langlois Market, home of the famous hot dogs. On the return drive to Bandon, we will take a short side trip to the New River Nature Center down New Lake Road. The tour will end around 4:00 p.m.
Tour participation is a benefit for CCHS members only. Not currently a member? Purchase your membership now to join in on this rare opportunity. Cost: $30. Please direct any questions to the tour co-leaders, Bill Mast (541-572-3685) or Anne Guerin (541-348-2269) A sign-up sheet will be available at the Coos History Museum front desk beginning June 1st. Payment over the phone (541.756.6320) or by mail (1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420) is available. Tour is limited to 50 participants.Read more about Langlois Mountain History Tour
