Beavercreek, Oregon facts for kids
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Beavercreek, Oregon
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 Beavercreek, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Beavercreek, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.11 sq mi (52.10 km2) |
| • Land | 20.10 sq mi (52.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
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| • Total | 4,727 |
| • Density | 235.20/sq mi (90.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97004
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| FIPS code | 41-05250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584404 |
Beavercreek is a small community in Clackamas County, Oregon, in the United States. It is located about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Oregon City. In 2020, about 4,727 people lived there.
Beavercreek is known as an "unincorporated area." This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county. It is also called a "census-designated place," which is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people.
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How Many People Live in Beavercreek?
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| 2020 | 4,727 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Beavercreek was 4,727 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the community.
A Look at Beavercreek's Past
The name "Beaver Creek" was first used for a school district in this area in the early 1850s. The community got its name from a creek that flows through it and into the Willamette River.
A post office served the area for many years. In 1922, its name was officially changed to Beavercreek. This is the name still used today. Beavercreek has its own ZIP code, which is 97004.
Becoming a Hamlet
In 2006, the people of Beavercreek voted to become Oregon's first "hamlet." A hamlet is a type of small community with a special kind of local government. This system is used in Clackamas County.
The county officially recognized Beavercreek as "The Hamlet of Beavercreek" in September 2006. The hamlet holds regular community meetings. These meetings often take place at the Beavercreek Grange hall. Larger "town hall" meetings are held quarterly in different places to allow more people to attend.
Learning in Beavercreek
Several school districts serve the Beavercreek community. These include the Oregon City School District, Canby School District, Colton School District, and Molalla River School District. Beavercreek Elementary School is located right in the Hamlet.
Places to Visit and See
The Historic Miller House
Around 1900, the Miller family built a farmhouse in Beavercreek. This house was later moved to save it from being torn down. Today, it is being restored by local residents.
The Miller House is special because it was the childhood home of Ava Helen Miller. She later married Linus Pauling. Linus Pauling was a very famous scientist who won two Nobel Prizes all by himself. He won one for chemistry in 1954 and another for peace in 1962.
The Birthplace of Geocaching
Beavercreek is famous for being the place where geocaching began! Geocaching is like a treasure hunt using a GPS device. People hide containers (called "caches") and share their GPS coordinates online. Others then use their own GPS devices to find them.
The very first time someone officially hid a GPS-located cache was on May 3, 2000. It was hidden by Dave Ulmer, who lived in Beavercreek, just a few miles west of the community.
Famous People From Beavercreek
- Tonya Harding, a well-known figure skater
- Ava Helen Pauling (Miller), a human rights activist and the wife of Linus Pauling
See also
In Spanish: Beavercreek (Oregón) para niños
