Culver, Oregon facts for kids
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Culver, Oregon
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View of Culver from Round Butte
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1946 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,640 ft (804.7 m) |
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| • Total | 1,602 |
| • Density | 2,305.04/sq mi (889.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97734
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-17300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1140541 |
| Website | www.cityofculver.net |
Culver is a small city in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. In 2020, about 1,602 people lived there. It's a friendly community located in a beautiful part of Oregon.
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Discover Culver's History
Culver was founded by Orace Gabriel Collver. He moved to Central Oregon from Coos Bay, Oregon. Mr. Collver was the local postmaster, which meant he was in charge of the post office. This job allowed him to name the new town. He chose "Culver" to avoid confusion with another town that had a similar name.
How Culver Moved
Mr. Collver built a general store that also held the post office. This store became the main gathering spot for the community. In 1911, a railroad line was built nearby. However, it was on the other side of the valley. So, the entire town of Culver decided to move closer to the railroad!
Mr. Collver even had his whole house moved to the new spot. Other townspeople used wood from their old homes to build new ones in the new location. The upstairs of Collver's store was a meeting hall. It was used for local events and fun dances.
Culver's Geography
Culver is located in Oregon. The city covers a total area of about 0.69 square miles (1.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People in Culver
Culver has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| 1930 | 62 | — | |
| 1950 | 301 | — | |
| 1960 | 301 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 407 | 35.2% | |
| 1980 | 514 | 26.3% | |
| 1990 | 570 | 10.9% | |
| 2000 | 802 | 40.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,357 | 69.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,602 | 18.1% | |
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A Look at the Population
In 2010, there were 1,357 people living in Culver. These people lived in 436 households. Many families called Culver home. The city has a mix of people from different backgrounds. About 30% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Culver had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was about 30 years old. This shows that Culver is a community with many young families.
Education in Culver
Students in Culver attend schools within the Culver School District. This district has three schools. One of these is Culver High School, where older students go to learn and prepare for their future.
Getting Around Culver
Transportation
For travel, the Lake Billy Chinook Airport is located nearby. This airport helps people get to and from the Culver area.
Famous People from Culver
Some notable people have come from Culver:
- Rex T. Barber (1917–2001) was a brave pilot during World War II. He is known for shooting down the aircraft of Japanese Admiral Yamamoto.
- Boyd R. Overhulse (1909–1966) was a state legislator. He helped make laws for the state of Oregon.
See also
In Spanish: Culver (Oregón) para niños
