Josephine County · Hometown guide

Kerby

Kerby community information, Illinois Valley programs and county services.

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Local life

Living in and visiting Kerby

Kerby is an unincorporated Illinois Valley community with a history as Josephine County's earlier county seat. Today, local venues and program addresses distinguish it from neighboring Cave Junction.

For everyday planning, the county's Route 50 schedule includes Kerby, Selma and Cave Junction. The Illinois Valley library provides a nearby program calendar, while county departments handle roads, permits and wider public services.

Local resources reviewed October 1, 2026. Follow the linked providers for current notices and opening hours.

Local weather

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In and around Kerby

What’s happening

Cave Junction Farmers Market in Kerby ↗Market and partner programs; the market's actual location is in Kerby.JPR community calendar ↗Search by the community name and confirm dates with the organizer.Illinois Valley library programs ↗Use the Illinois Valley branch information and calendar to check upcoming programs and hours.

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Get outside

Walks and nearby outings

Choose a starting point, then check conditions before you go.

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Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Wayside ↗BLM directions and visitor information for the interpretive boardwalk near Selma.Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest ↗Check recreation maps, seasonal access, forest alerts and road closures before a trip.