Paris, Oregon

Paris is an unincorporated community in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is a rural locale in the Central Oregon Coast Range north of the Siuslaw River and south of the Alsea River along one its tributaries, Five Rivers.[1][2]

History

A post office called Paris was established in 1909, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[3] G. E. Parris, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Paris". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. May 22, 1986. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ "United States Topographic Map". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 26, 2016 – via Acme Mapper. The map includes mile markers along the Alsea River and the lower reaches of Five Rivers.
  3. ↑ "Lane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Stewart, George R. (1970). Princeton Alumni Weekly, Volume 71. p. 13. PRNC:32101081977066.
  5. ↑ "Profile for Paris, Oregon". ePodunk. Retrieved April 14, 2015.

Coordinates: 44°15′09″N 123°46′14″W / 44.25250°N 123.77056°W / 44.25250; -123.77056


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