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Aumsville, Oregon
City hall
City hall
Motto(s): 
"Home of the Corn Festival"
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Marion
Incorporated August 3, 1911
Area
 • Total 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2)
 • Land 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,234
 • Density 3,750.22/sq mi (1,448.20/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97325
Area codes 503 and 971
FIPS code 41-03250
GNIS feature ID 2409756
Website www.aumsville.us

Aumsville is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It is a part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 4,234 people lived there. The city's motto is "Home of the Corn Festival."

History of Aumsville

Aumsville started as a farm owned by Henry L. Turner. He named the settlement after his son-in-law, Amos M. Davis. People often called Amos "Aumus." Sadly, Amos passed away in 1863.

The city of Aumsville officially became a city on August 3, 1911.

Early Schools in Aumsville

In 1893, a school called the "Old Wooden School" was built. It was located between Main Street and Church Street. This school was used until 1922. Then, a new school called Amos Davis School opened. It served the community until it closed in 1972.

Aumsville Tornado in 2010

On December 14, 2010, a strong tornado hit the center of Aumsville. It was an EF2 tornado. The powerful winds damaged many homes and businesses. The City Hall also suffered a lot of damage.

Geography of Aumsville

Aumsville is located in Oregon. The city covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Population of Aumsville

The number of people living in Aumsville has grown over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 171
1930 153 −10.5%
1950 281
1960 300 6.8%
1970 590 96.7%
1980 1,432 142.7%
1990 1,650 15.2%
2000 3,003 82.0%
2010 3,584 19.3%
2020 4,234 18.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the city had 4,234 residents. This shows a steady increase in population over many decades.

Fun Events in Aumsville

Aumsville is known for its annual event, the Aumsville Corn Festival. This festival takes place every August. It's a fun time for everyone in the community.

Parks and Fun Places

Aumsville has a special place for skateboarding fans. It is home to the Brian Haney Memorial Skate Park. This park offers a great spot for kids and teens to enjoy skateboarding.

See also

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