Oregon is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, in the U.S. state of Maryland.[1]
Oregon, Maryland | |
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  Oregon, Maryland Location within the State of Maryland  Oregon, Maryland Oregon, Maryland (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′50″N 76°41′11″W / 39.49722°N 76.68639°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 590952 |
History
editA post office called Oregon was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named after the state of Oregon.[3]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oregon, Maryland
- ^ "Baltimore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
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