Alpha, Oregon

Alpha is an unincorporated community in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.¹

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

References

U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alpha, Oregon
"Lane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
"Names of Lane County Communities Reveal Interesting Histories, Anecdotes". Eugene Register-Guard. January 4, 1942. p. 4. Retrieved April 23, 2015.

44°09′51″N 123°42′02″W / 44.16417°N 123.70056°W / 44.16417; -123.70056

[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alpha, Oregon

[2] "Lane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.

[3] "Names of Lane County Communities Reveal Interesting Histories, Anecdotes". Eugene Register-Guard. January 4, 1942. p. 4. Retrieved April 23, 2015.

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