Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a 4 part series highlighting the history of Cottage Grove. Read the intro here.
For over 30 years, I have collected photos of the area. You have probably seen some of them in the local newspapers or the 2024 Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide. Many are picture postcards, and sometimes the message written to someone is more important for local history than the photo.
That…
