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- ↑ McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 41-42. ISBN 978-0875952772.
- ↑ "Zip Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on November 24, 2009. Retrieved November 22, 2009.
- ↑ "Tom Pappas". USA Track and Field . Retrieved February 24, 2007.
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