Alpha, Oregon

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Alpha is an unincorporated community in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. [1]

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History

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]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alpha, Oregon
  2. ↑ "Lane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Names of Lane County Communities Reveal Interesting Histories, Anecdotes". Eugene Register-Guard . January 4, 1942. p. 4. Retrieved April 23, 2015.

44°09′51″N123°42′02″W / 44.16417°N 123.70056°W / 44.16417; -123.70056


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