Blodgett, Oregon facts for kids
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Blodgett, Oregon
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The Blodgett Country Store
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 Blodgett, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Blodgett, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Benton |
| Named for | William Blodgett, a pioneer settler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 75.68/sq mi (29.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
97326
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-06950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1138266 |
Blodgett is a small, unincorporated community in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. You can find Blodgett where two main roads, Oregon Route 180 and U.S. Route 20, meet. This spot is about 15 miles west of Corvallis, nestled in the Central Oregon Coast Range. It's also close to where the Tumtum and Marys rivers join together. In 2010, about 58 people lived here.
History of Blodgett
Blodgett got its name from an early settler named William Blodgett. He was one of the first people to live in this area. The local post office first opened in April 1888. It was originally called "Emrick" after another family who lived nearby. However, the name was changed to Blodgett soon after. The area's ZIP code is 97326.
Schools in Blodgett
Students in Blodgett are part of the Philomath School District. There is a school called Blodgett Elementary School. It teaches students from kindergarten up to fourth grade. After fourth grade, older students go to schools in the nearby town of Philomath.
Weather in Blodgett
Blodgett has a special kind of weather. Summers are warm but not too hot, and they are usually dry. The average monthly temperatures never go above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). This type of weather is known as a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." It's often called "Csb" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Blodgett (Oregón) para niños
