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Brockway, Oregon
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Brockway, Oregon is located in Oregon
Brockway, Oregon
Brockway, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Brockway, Oregon is located in the United States
Brockway, Oregon
Brockway, Oregon
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Oregon
County Douglas
Elevation
571 ft (174 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97496
GNIS feature ID 1136094

Brockway is a small, unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It's located on Oregon Route 42, about nine miles southwest of the city of Roseburg. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

The Name of Brockway

Brockway has an interesting history regarding its name. It was first known as Civil Bend. This name came from the lively activities of visitors who came for horse races in the area.

Changing the Name

In 1889, postal authorities decided the name "Civil Bend" was not suitable. They preferred names that were just one word. So, the community needed a new name.

Honoring a Pioneer

The people chose "Brockway" to honor a local farmer and pioneer named B. B. Brockway. He was an important person in the early days of the community.

Who Was Benjamin Brockway?

Benjamin Benson Brockway (1829 - 1915) was a significant figure in Oregon's history. He was a pioneer who traveled the Oregon Trail in 1852.

Early Life and Journey

Benjamin Brockway came from New York. He made the long and difficult journey across the country on the Oregon Trail. This trail was a famous route that many settlers took to reach the western United States.

Farming in Oregon

After arriving in Oregon, Benjamin Brockway started farming. He settled in the Lookingglass Valley, which is near where Brockway is today. His contributions helped shape the early community.

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