Brighton, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brighton
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 Brighton
Location in Oregon
Brighton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1166621 |
Brighton is a small, unincorporated community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. It is located about 3 kilometers (2 miles) southwest of Wheeler. You can find it along U.S. Route 101, right next to Nehalem Bay. It sits across the bay from Nehalem Bay State Park.
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How Brighton Got Its Name
A town was planned and mapped out in this area in 1910. It was first called Brighton Beach. This name was chosen even though the community is not directly on the Pacific Ocean. The founders hoped it would become a popular vacation spot. They named it after the famous seaside resort of Brighton, England.
Brighton's Post Office
Brighton had its own post office, which opened in 1912. However, it later closed its doors in 1957.
Brighton's Railroad History
The name Brighton Beach was also used for a train station. This station was part of the Southern Pacific Railroad's Tillamook Branch line. Today, the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad (POTB) owns this railway line.
Scenic Train Rides
The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a special group that runs old trains. They work with the POTB to offer fun rides. You can even take a "dinner train" from Garibaldi to Wheeler. These trains pass right through Brighton, giving passengers a scenic view.
Brighton's Lumber Industry
In the early 1900s, Brighton was home to a big company called Brighton Mills Company. This company operated a sawmill, which cuts logs into lumber. They also had a planing mill, which smooths and shapes the wood.
A Key Role in World War I
The Watt brothers from Bay City started the company in 1911. The mill closed in 1926. But during World War I, it was very important. It produced more spruce lumber for airplanes than any other mill in the entire country!
