Alma, Oregon facts for kids
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Alma, Oregon
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 Alma, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Alma, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area codes | 541 & 458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1116888 |
Alma is a small place in Oregon, United States. It used to be an "unincorporated community." This means it was a group of homes and buildings that wasn't officially a town or city. It is located in Lane County, near the Siuslaw River. Alma is about 22 miles (35 km) west-southwest of a bigger city called Eugene.
For a while, Alma was home to a special work camp. People worked there for Lane County. In 2008, a group called Veterans Legacy Oregon bought the camp. They turned it into a place where military veterans can get help and support.
History
The name "Alma" was chosen in 1886. It was named after a woman who lived in the area. A post office opened in Alma in 1888. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. But it closed down in 1933.
