Alpha, Oregon
Alpha is an unincorporated community in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] Alpha is located at 44°09′51″N 123°42′02″W / 44.16417°N 123.70056°W.
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]
See also[]
- Deadwood, Oregon, for information about Alpha Farm, named for the former post office
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alpha, Oregon
- ^ "Lane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ^ "Names of Lane County Communities Reveal Interesting Histories, Anecdotes". Eugene Register-Guard. 4 January 1942. p. 4. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
Coordinates: 44°09′51″N 123°42′02″W / 44.16417°N 123.70056°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Lane County, Oregon
- Unincorporated communities in Oregon
- Lane County, Oregon geography stubs