Selma, Oregon


Selma is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 695. It is located in the ZIP code of 97538.

Geography

Selma is just southwest of the center of Josephine County, in the valley of Deer Creek, a west-flowing tributary of the Illinois River and part of the Rogue River watershed. U.S. Route 199 passes through the center of town, leading south to Cave Junction and northeast to Grants Pass, the county seat.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Selma CDP has an area of, all of it recorded as land.

Notable residents

Actor John Wayne used to visit the Deer Creek Ranch one mile west of Selma; it is now the Deer Creek Center for Field Research and Education. He grew fond of the area after filming Rooster Cogburn along the Rogue River. Also from Selma is Kristy Lee Cook, who came in 7th place on American Idol season 7.