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A sign welcoming you to Deerhorn.
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A farm in the Deerhorn area.

Deerhorn is a small place in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Deerhorn is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Leaburg. You can find it along Oregon Route 126 in the beautiful McKenzie River valley.

What is Deerhorn's History?

Deerhorn has a short but interesting history. It once had its own post office, which is where people sent and received mail.

When Did Deerhorn Have a Post Office?

The post office in Deerhorn was open for a few years, from 1907 to 1913. Before that, the mail for the area was handled in nearby Leaburg.

How Many People Lived in Deerhorn?

In 1915, just a few years after the post office closed, Deerhorn had a population of 75 people. Even though it was a small community, it was an active place.

Did Deerhorn Have Schools?

Yes, in 1915, Deerhorn was home to both an elementary school and a high school. This shows that families lived there and wanted their children to get an education close to home.

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