Del Rio Vineyards History,
J.B. White developed a homestead on the north side of the stage road of the flood of 1861-62 destroyed the bridge over the Rogue River and his home on the south side of the river. In 1863 John decided to open a store and sold his homestead to L.J. white. The cost of the property and improvements was $2000.00
Soon ofter L.J. decided to establish his own hotel at the edge of his property. He immediatel began work on a new bridge and in 1864 construction began on the Rock Point Hotel. On February 8,1865 the hotel opened to the public with a grand ball.
1870's- During the rest of the decade the small community of Rock Point began to flourish. Joining the hotel, and the post office, were homes Abram Schuly's blacksmith shop, Hoymond and White's store, a saloon and a school. the record books from the Stage Company verify the regular use of the Rock Point Hotel as a stage stop.
Looking for a reminder of the passage of time, waiting in the shade for the next stage.