Holley, Oregon

Holley is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon, United States.[1] It is about 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Sweet Home on Oregon Route 228 near the Calapooia River.[2] For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Holley as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.

Holley, Oregon, and the surrounding upper Calapooia River valley.

The Holley area was once the source of the semi-precious gemstone Holley blue agate.[3]

Holley Christian Church

References

  1. "Holley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1980. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
  2. Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer (7th ed.). Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. 2008. p. 40. ISBN 0-89933-347-8.
  3. "Socio-Cultural Impacts of Water Resource Development in the Santiam River Basin" (PDF). Oregon State University: Water Resources Research Institute. October 1970. p. 9. Retrieved February 19, 2012.



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