Oregon, Maryland | |
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Coordinates: 39°29′50″N 76°41′11″W / 39.49722°N 76.68639°W | |
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Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 590952 |
Oregon is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, in the U.S. state of Maryland.[1]
History
[edit]A post office called Oregon was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named after the state of Oregon.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oregon, Maryland
- ^ "Baltimore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.