Broadbent, Oregon facts for kids
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Broadbent, Oregon
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 Broadbent, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Broadbent, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97414
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1118090 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Broadbent is a small place in Coos County, Oregon, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
Broadbent is located south of Myrtle Point. You can find it along Oregon Route 542 and the South Fork Coquille River. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 97414.
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History of Broadbent
Broadbent got its name from a person named C.E. Broadbent. He started a cheese factory in this area. This factory helped the community grow.
Early Transportation
In 1915, the Coos Bay Line of the Southern Pacific Railway opened a train station here. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from Broadbent.
Post Office Opening
A local post office opened in Broadbent on August 19, 1916. This was an important step for the community. It allowed people to send and receive mail right in their own area.
Climate in Broadbent
Broadbent has a special kind of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. On climate maps, this is shown as "Csb."
Summer Weather
During the summer, the weather in Broadbent is warm but not too hot. It's also quite dry. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).
