South Central, Salem, Oregon

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South Central is a neighborhood in Salem, Oregon, United States, located just south of downtown. Major neighborhood features include Bush's Pasture Park, the Asahel Bush House and Museum, Deepwood Estate, Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District, South Salem High School, and Mahonia Hall, the official residence of the governor of Oregon.

Coordinates: 44°55′21″N123°02′15″W / 44.922363°N 123.037477°W / 44.922363; -123.037477


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