Culver: "Culver IS Oregon" says a billboard at the edge of town. The words - Industry, Education, Agriculture, and Recreation outline the sign. A bold statement for a town of less than one thousand people.

From the irrigation water dancing across the fields helping the crops grow - to the lake below where boats manufactured here are tested - to the water we drink, sparkling clear and pure from Opal Springs nearby - water is the key to the heart of Culver.

Culver History: Culver was first a stage stop near Haystack Reservoir and named for its first postmaster, O.G. Collver. With the coming of the railroad, the town site was moved to its present location. When the governor issued a proclamation establishing Jefferson County in 1914, he also appointed a three-man county court. They were to pick a temporary county seat.

At the general election in 1916, Madras was voted in as the permanent county seat for the County, but Culver has the distinction of being the first Jefferson County seat and the building that housed the courthouse still stands today.

Government: 

Culver City Council:
Culver City Council meets on the 3rd Monday evening of each month at Culver City Hall. City Council provides administrative services for Culver. City Hall is located at 200 W 1st Street, Culver. Telephone; 541-546-6494, Fax; 541-546-3624.

Dan Harnden, Mayor of Culver
             , Culver City Council
Shawna Clanton, Culver City Council
Richard Hancock, Culver City Council
Thelma Krueger, Culver City Council
Donna McCormack, Culver City Recorder

Culver Public Works:
E.V. Smith and his staff provide maintenance of City parks and road services for the City of Culver. You can find them at Culver City Hall, 200 SW 1st Street, Culver. Telephone; 541-546-6494, Fax; 541-546-3624

Culver Fire Department:
The Culver Fire Department is primarily a volunteer program but does have full time firefighters on hand. They provide fire protection and prevention for the city of Culver. Office is located at 200 SW 1st Street, Culver. Telephone; 541-546-2112.

Culver Police Department:
Culver Chief of Police, Lee Farrester and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department provide law enforcement protection. Telephone, 541-546-6494.


Fun Facts:
Culver is home of award winning Opal Springs Bottled Water sold nationwide. It is the drinking water for 90 percent of Jefferson County.
Culver is unique in that the entire commercial district of the city is located on the west side of Highway 361 that runs through it.