Newell Barber Field

Newell Barber Field (HM2592)

Location: Medford, OR 97501 Jackson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 18.498', W 122° 51.264'

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1920 - 1929

"Newell Barber Field," Medford's first airport, was established in 1920 and remained in this area until 1929. The airport was named for Newell Barber (1900-1918), a young pilot who lost his life while flying a mission over France during WW I.
This monument marks the approximate location of the south end of the runway, which was roughly 25 feet wide and 1,500 feet long.
May we remember this historic location and recognize the commitment of those early aviators.
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HM NumberHM2592
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Year Placed2016
Placed ByJackson County Airport Authority, Southern Oregon Historical Society, City of Medford & c
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, February 4th, 2018 at 4:03pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10T E 511999 N 4684017
Decimal Degrees42.30830000, -122.85440000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 18.498', W 122° 51.264'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 18' 29.88" N, 122° 51' 15.84" W
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Area Code(s)541
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1517 S Pacific Hwy, Medford OR 97501, US
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