Author: Jack Sutton

Book Description
A pictorial history of early Southern Oregon and Northern California which includes the story of the "revolt" that led to a secession movement in November 1941. There were many arguments as to where the state lines really were. The movement came to a halt when World War II began.

Softcover: 118 pages
Publisher: Josephine County Historical Society

Book Review The Mythical State of Jefferson by Jack Sutton covers a lot of territory.

Beginning with the collapse of Mt. Mazama, and touching on the prehistoric times to Native Americans, explorers and fur trappers; Jack Sutton traces the history of what will become the hoped for State of Jefferson.

This book is "must" reading to learn about the history of Southern Oregon and Northern California.