Castle Rock, Oregon facts for kids

Castle Rock, Oregon is a name that can refer to several different places in the state of Oregon, USA. When a name is used for more than one location, it helps to have a way to tell them apart.

Real Places Called Castle Rock

Sometimes, the same name is given to different spots on a map. In Oregon, there are a few real places known as Castle Rock.

Castle Rock in Morrow County

One of these places is a former post office located in Morrow County, Oregon. A post office is where mail is sorted and sent out. This Castle Rock is no longer an active post office.

Castle Rock in Tillamook County

Another place called Castle Rock is an unincorporated locale in Tillamook County, Oregon. An "unincorporated locale" means it's a small community or area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.

Castle Rock in Clatsop County

There is also a place named Castle Rock in Clatsop County, Oregon.

Fictional Castle Rock

Besides the real places, the name Castle Rock is also famous for a fictional town.

Castle Rock from Stand by Me

A well-known fictional community named Castle Rock is the setting for the movie Stand by Me. This film tells the story of a group of young friends. Even though the movie is set in Oregon, this specific Castle Rock is not a real place you can visit on a map.

See also

• Castle Rock (disambiguation)