Oregon, Pennsylvania

Oregon is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

History

A post office called Oregon was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community was named after the Oregon Territory.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oregon, Pennsylvania
  2. "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  3. "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.

Coordinates: 40°06′51″N 76°14′54″W / 40.11417°N 76.24833°W / 40.11417; -76.24833

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