Paris, Oregon Explained

Paris is an unincorporated community in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is a rural locale in the Central Oregon Coast Range north of the Siuslaw River and south of the Alsea River along one of its tributaries, Five Rivers.^{[1] [2]} Paris is located at 44.2525°N -123.7706°W.

History

A post office called Paris was established in 1909, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.^[3] G. E. Parris, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.^{[4] [5]}

References

44.2525°N -123.7706°W

Notes and References

1. 1153560. Paris. May 22, 1986. November 3, 2015.
2. Web site: United States Topographic Map. United States Geological Survey. Acme Mapper. January 26, 2016. The map includes mile markers along the Alsea River and the lower reaches of Five Rivers.
3. Web site: Lane County . Jim Forte Postal History . April 14, 2015.
4. Book: Stewart, George R.. Princeton Alumni Weekly, Volume 71. 1970. 13. PRNC:32101081977066.
5. Web site: Profile for Paris, Oregon . . April 14, 2015.