he McCall House in Ashland Oregon was originally built for Captain John McCall and his wife Lizzie in 1883. John made his fortune as a gold prospector and later became one of Ashland Oregon’s most prominent citizens, founding the Ashland Oregon Woolen Mill, Ashland Oregon Library, Ashland Oregon Daily Tidings and the Bank of Ashland Oregon. John served as Mayor of Ashland Oregon and on the Oregon State Legislature. During the Civil War he served as a cavalry lieutenant and captain and was later promoted to Brigadier General of the Oregon State Militia.

Ever patriotic, John married Mary Elizabeth Anderson on July 4, 1876. A true pioneer, Lizzie was a suffragette who had traveled by ox team from Iowa to Ashland Oregon. Together the McCalls raised four children; Lydia, Elsie, John Junior, and Lizzie’s adopted daughter, Anna. Their stately Ashland Oregon Victorian era home was the setting for many Ashland Oregon social events and hosted many dignitaries visiting Ashland Oregon, including William Jennings Bryan, President Rutherford B. Hayes, and General William T. Sherman.

After John and Lizzie passed away, the Ashland Oregon house was handed down to Anna Anderson and Lydia McCall. In 1980, noted Shakespearean actress, Phyllis Courtney purchased the Ashland Oregon home and lovingly began restoration. In 1981 the McCall House opened its doors in Ashland Oregon to the first inn guests, and began a history that continues today. Just as in days of old, The McCall House in Ashland Oregon is noted for its splendid hospitality and most gracious guests. In 2003 after more than twenty years as one of Ashland Oregon's most celebrated homes, another major renovation by owners Bill, Millis and the McLaughlin family has completely restored the McCall House in Ashland Oregon to its full Victorian splendor while modernizing the home with the comforts and amenities expected by twenty-first century travelers. Come be part of the Ashland Oregon history of the McCall House!