Alpha is an unincorporated community in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1]
History[edit]
A post office was established at Alpha in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[2] The community was named for Alpha Lundey, a local girl.[3]
See also[edit]
- Deadwood, Oregon, for information about Alpha Farm, named for the former post office
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alpha, Oregon
- ^ "Lane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "Names of Lane County Communities Reveal Interesting Histories, Anecdotes". Eugene Register-Guard. January 4, 1942. p. 4. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
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44°09′51″N 123°42′02″W / 44.16417°N 123.70056°W