Oregon, Maryland
Oregon is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, in the U.S. state of Maryland.[1]
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![]() ![]() Oregon, Maryland Location within the State of Maryland ![]() ![]() Oregon, Maryland Oregon, Maryland (the United States) | |
Coordinates: 39°29′50″N 76°41′11″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 |
History
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]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oregon, Maryland
- "Baltimore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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