Ada, Oregon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ada, Oregon
Unincorporated community
Ada, Oregon Location in Oregon Show map of Oregon Ada, Oregon Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Douglas
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	97493
GNIS feature ID	1137009
http://www.adaresort.com/

Ada is a small, quiet place in Oregon, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Ada is located in Lane County.

Discover Ada, Oregon!

Ada is found where Fiddle Creek, Canary, and Ada Roads meet. This spot is about 10 miles southeast of where Canary Road joins Oregon Highway 101.

• Close by, you'll find Siltcoos Lake.
• This lake is home to Ada Park and a popular fishing resort. It's a great place for outdoor fun!

How Ada Got Its Name

The community of Ada was named after a real person!

• It was named for Miss Ada Wilkes.
• She later became Ada Cleveland.
• Ada was the daughter of Benjamin and Jaretta Wilkes, who lived in the area for a long time.
• Naming a place after a first name is quite rare in Oregon.
• Even more unique, "Ada" is a palindromic place name. This means it reads the same forwards and backwards!

Ada's County History

When Ada was first started in 1892, it was part of Douglas County.

• Later, in 1903, the county boundary changed.
• Because of this change, Ada became part of Lane County.
• However, the Ada Resort and Ada Park, both near Siltcoos Lake, are still located in Douglas County.

Ada's Railway Connection

Ada is also a stop on the Coos Bay Rail Line.

• This railway used to be known as the Coos Bay Branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
• Rail lines are important for moving goods and sometimes people.