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Lord Terrebonne, Three Trees and The Gold Mine/Still

Crooked River Ranch History

In 1910, when Redmond was a bustling community of 216, a Texas oil man by the name of Gates purchased the property from homesteaders, forming what was known for years as the ``Gates Ranch".  The main ranch house, shown above, was built in 1916 and is still standing.  It is currently used as the Crooked River Ranch Senior Center.  It is available for weddings and receptions.   

In 1961 the ranch was purchased by the Thomas Bell family.  It was operated as the Z-Z Cattle Co. for the next 10 years.

Crooked River Ranch was developed by Bill MacPherson in 1972 as a recreational site.  It is now the largest homeowners' association in Oregon and has grown to over 4000 in population and is continuing an upward trend towards becoming the largest subdivision of its kind.

The Clubhouse and pool were opened in 1973.  The first nine holes of the Crooked River Golf Course were played in 1978.

The Ranch's zoning changed from recreational to rural/residential in 1980, and in 1992 final rezoning took place making it a residential subdivision.

Crooked River Ranch is, after all, a great place to hang your hat.

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